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Grinding for
Poker Success
There is a unique
poker strategy being used in the poker world that would have
been laughed at years ago. It’s not being laughed at anymore because
it usually produces winning results. Are you going to make a fast
fortune with this new style of grinding? No. You will, however, make
money in the long run and slowly build up your bankroll.
Grinding is more suited for cash games, but can be used in
poker tournaments as well. In a tournament, it’s a better
strategy to use if you’re just aiming to make the final table, and
not playing to win the entire event. If you do happen to make the
final table, you can then switch to aggressive mode. You will have
already established a tight image and will have an opportunity to
steal some big blinds.
If you play poker --
online poker or live games -- you’ve seen the grinders
before. They wait and wait and then strike when least expected. Then
… they wait again. They’ve always been there, but now they have an
interesting twist on their grinding style. Let’s look at one
example: pocket KK. Usually, the saying goes that when it comes to
high pocket pairs, you win a little or lose a lot. This is because
people must bet big on the flop to protect their hand. What some
grinders are doing now is limping in with high pocket pairs (not to
limp-raise). They figure if they hit their set on the flop, nobody
will detect it and they’ll win a huge pot. If they miss, they’ll make
a small bet and see where everyone is strength-wise. If danger is
out there, they will fold. This strategy reverses the ‘win small,
lose big’ high pocket pair theory. With this approach, you’re either
winning big or losing small. It might sound crazy, but it produces
consistent results.
Grinding is also beneficial because it allows you to stay in the
game longer, which in turn leads you to seeing more hands and
improving your knowledge of the game and players. Of course, it’s
also beneficial to your bankroll. Your losses will usually be small
and your wins will be marginal. In addition to that, grinding is the
best style to keep you from getting emotional. That alone makes you
a favorite from the start.
Consider grinding as a successful, long-term approach to
poker success.
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