How much should I be losing in the big blind?

Now for most people these days though, especially in today's tighter games, I would say that something like a -10bb/100 loss-rate in the small blind and a -20bb/100 loss-rate in the big blinds would be very good.

How much should big blind be in poker?

Generally, the "big blind" is equal to the minimum bet. The "small blind" is normally half the big blind. In cases where posting exactly half the big blind is impractical due to the big blind being some odd-valued denomination, the small blind is rounded (usually down) to the nearest practical value.

How is big blind calculated?

The big blind and small blind refer to the amount that players occupying these two positions at the table must place into the pot before any cards are dealt. The big blind is typically twice the size of the small blind, although not always.

How much is a big blind usually?

Big Blinds are used as a unit of measure to convey how deep a player's stack is. For example, it's common for players to buy into cash games with either 100 or 200 Big Blinds. In a $1/$2 game, the Big Blind value is $2. So, a 100 Big Blind stack would be $200 while a 200 Big Blind stack would be $400.

Is big blind good in poker?

The Big Blind is the most important position in poker. You will play looser here than any position. It is important to defend your blind properly and reduce the effectiveness of other players raises. The best players in the world know exactly how important it is to have strong big blind play.

When to DEFEND Your BIG BLIND In Poker!

What is a good winrate in big blind?

Compared to no-limit, win rates are typically much more modest. In fact, the biggest winners in the game are typically winning at about 2-3bb/100. Anything around 1bb/100 is very good.

Does the big blind get to bet?

If everyone else folds before the flop, including the small blind, then the big blind not only wins his blind bet back, but also collects the small blind's initial bet. Once the first round of betting is completed, the small blind acts first on every subsequent round.

Can big blinds raise?

The big blind is considered a player's opening bet for the hand. As their turn comes up in the first round of betting, they may still raise if they so choose.

Can you be big blind twice?

The rule prevents someone from being the BB twice in a row.

What is a good big blind per 100?

1-4bb/100 is a good, solid win rate. 5-9bb/100 is an exceptional win rate. 10+bb/100 is absolutely crushing the game.

How often should blinds go up in poker?

THE DURATION OF THE BLIND LEVELS

Optimally, you want them at about 20 minutes, which is not too short or too long. Depending on how comfortable your seats are and how long you want the night to last, you may decide to insert a break every 1-2 hours.

Does big blind always bet first?

The easy way to remember it is that the Big Blind always goes last before the flop. And, in the case of heads up, the Button is the Small Blind, and therefore acts before the Big Blind player.

Can you bet less than the big blind?

You can bet anywhere from as little as the amount of the big blind, to the full amount of the pot ($15). Any bet in between is a "legal bet." You're second to act on the flop with a pot of $15.

What is the 20 rule in poker?

Call 20 rule

If our opponent open-raises to $1, in order to call we need to be able to make $20 after the flop. If our opponent does not even have an extra $20 left in his stack, this will not be possible.

What is the optimal amount of people for poker?

General principles. There are forms of poker suitable to any number of players from 2 to 14, but in most forms the ideal number is 6, 7, or 8 players. The object is to win the “pot,” which is the aggregate of all bets made by all players in any one deal.

How many big blinds should you shove?

You basically have to pick any decent hand and shove it. If you do not get a decent hand by the time you are down to around 5 big blinds, you may have to shove any two cards whenever there is a very tight player in in the big blind.

Can big blinds raise first round?

A player who has posted the big blind has the right to raise on the first round, called the option, if no other player has raised; if they decline to raise they are said to check their option.

Do you bet before the flop?

Rounds of betting take place before the flop is dealt and after each subsequent deal. The player who has the best hand and has not folded by the end of all betting rounds wins all of the money bet for the hand, known as the pot.

Does the big blind have to call?

They must pay their blinds before any cards are dealt, hence why it's called a "blind". After cards are dealt, the rest of the players at the table must call or raise the big blind in order to stay in the game.

Can you fold before the flop?

Even the loosest preflop players (if they're winning players) fold before the flop around 70 percent of the time. To figure out when to fold before the flop, you need to establish a set of hand ranges that you're willing to play from each position at the poker table.

Does WSOP use big blind ante?

In tournaments operating a big blind ante, as the WSOP just announced for their high roller events, the player in the big blind pays the ante for everyone at the table. As the big blind moves every hand so does the responsibility to pay the ante.

What hands should I play from the big blind?

Hands that are strong, well-connected, and/or suited realize equity most effectively. Some hands are so strong and play so well postflop that they will actually over-realize their equity, such as J♥ T♥ vs a loose opponent or A♠ A♥ in any situation.

How many big blinds should my bankroll be?

It's a common rule of thumb that a low stakes player should have a bankroll of 300*4 to play in a 2/4 LHE game. i.e., 600 big blinds.

What happens if you don't have enough for big blind?

If you do not have enough chips to call either the small or big blind you must forfeit your remaining chips to the dealer and you are out of the game. 11.