Hey there, it's thepokerbank.com guy again.
Good news for you all... It's the time of the year again where we're leading up to the WSOP and things get a little more hyped in the poker world, so you can expect a higher number of fish trying their luck at online poker when that gets underway (starting beginning of June).
So make sure that you get down to the popular tables like Full Tilt and PokerStars (probably Bodog too) for the new players that have just seen some pros playing at the main event, and will be replicating those all-in calls with Ace-high because they 'sense something'. It's a magical (and profitable) time of year.
For those that are looking to qualify for the WSOP, make sure you know where the best satellite tournaments are so that you stand a good chance of making it this year. There's still ample amounts of time in case you are concerned that youmight have left it too late.
Anyways, that's enough of the fish and the WSOP, on with the strategy...
The Yeti Theorem
The Yeti theorem is yet another theorem that has been coined by a member of the 2+2 forums. The Yeti theorem states that "A flop threebet on a dry (preferably paired) board is always a bluff". So essentially if you are on a flop of 7d 3s 3c and you have just raised your opponent after they bet out on this flop, if they re-raise you... they are bluffing.
It's a pretty simple theorem and suggests that if you are facing a 3-bet on a dry flop, then you are in a prime position to either push all in and take the pot, or call and wait for your opponent to show weakness on the turn, or possible capitalize on further bluffing on the turn. This theorem is formed on the belief that players would not bet out straight away with the best hand in this situation, and would be reluctant to play a strong hand so aggressively. But how much weight does a theory like this hold in today's poker game?
In my opinion, this theorem is outdated. Back when this theorem was conjured up (around 2 or 3 years ago) I'm sure it worked pretty well, as back then people were far less likely to bet so aggressively with a strong hand, and were more likely to slowplay to try and trap their opponents. However, the game has evolved since then, as more and more players have become aware of the fact that betting out with the best hand can often be the best deception, as well as be the best play to maximize your winnings.
In today's game, players are actually likely to play trips aggressively, and so the foundations of this theorem are starting to crumble. There will of course be a number of players that will be the slowplaying type, and so would be bluffing in these 3-bet situations, but the Yeti theorem is just no longer a solid rule that you can stand by anymore.
So anyways, I guess this article probably hasn't been that useful for those of you that didn't know about the Yeti theorem in the first place. Sorry about that. But at least you can impress your friends with knowledge of random theorems from the poker world.
Cake Poker
I recently freshened up the room reviews section with two new rooms. One of my favourite rooms over the last few months has been Cake Poker. The room was actually set up by avid poker players, and their aim was to provide the best experience to online poker players, which is nice.
If I'm being honest, there is nothing groundbreaking about the room, but you can tell from their customer support and solid software that they have the poker players' interests at heart.
Also, the gold card system is probably the most fun and addictive promotion system I've ever come across. It basically involves collecting special gold cards whilst you play, where different combinations can be redeemed for prizes in the lobby area.
So yeah, give Cake a try. If there's a room that is going to tempt you away from your most beloved poker room, it's likely to be this one.
Cake Poker Review
Visit Cake Poker
Bonus Code is POKERBANK if you want to get straight to it. This will give you the top 100% up to $500 bonus.
See you next month sometime, I'll try and make it for the 1st of the month this time.
Thanks,
Greg
www.thepokerbank.com
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