08- 3-04, LearnTexasHoldem:

Early Tourney Testing/Draws In No Limit...

Question: first question how often do you play against world class talent? monthly or wekkly or not really just wondering

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I'm not sure what you would consider "world class". If you mean people you see on TV, no. I play with pros fairly often (I do my best to avoid them) -- they wouldn't be anyone who you would recognize though.

2nd question

early on in tournaments is it a good idea by puttin people to the test by going all in with the chance they call and bust you?

That's a pretty general question but I would say that no it isn't a good idea. You'll find that many of the top tourney players make folds early on that other players wouldn't dream of. You want to do everything you can to survive. Also the early rounds in the tournament are the least important since the blinds are so small. Losing all your chips or a good amount on a bluff isn't a good idea. Save that for the final table.

3rd question

is it good play to once in awhile raise your draws in no limit even though you could get reraised all in or the bettin player would have bet less then your raise

Sure why not. Draws in no limit holdem aren't what they are in limit holdem: they can cost you a lot of money. I would every now and then throw in a raise for the hell of it just to mix up my play. I would especially do this against someone who is fairly tight and has noticed that I am also playing fairly tight. Definitely don't do this against a person who you know will call (a bad player). You should also wait for a good flop. Most players will make their moves on the turn card with big hands so I would also do this. Just don't carry it too fair.

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