Winning Money in Multiway Pots

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Multiway pots are incredibly common in live poker cash games and they warrant a completely different strategy than heads-up pots. You need to adjust your preflop hand selection, your postflop bet sizing, how you play as the aggressor, and how you play as the caller.

Do you know the money-making adjustments to make in multiway pots? No worries if not, because Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood are about to walk you through the fundmentals of playing hands with 3+ players in the mix.

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Episode Transcription

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:53 Hands to Avoid in Multi-Way Pots

05:27 Adjusting Strategy for Passive Tables

07:01 Playing from the Big Blind in Multi-Way Pots

10:00 Post-Flop Strategy as the Pre-Flop Aggressor

15:06 Adjusting Bet Sizing in Multi-Way Pots

18:33 Differences Between Single Raised and Three-Bet Pots

21:45 Post-Flop Strategy as a Caller in Multi-Way Pots

23:23 Understanding Inelastic Ranges

In this episode of our poker strategy podcast, hosts Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood explore the intricacies of winning money in multi-way pots—a situation that often trips up even experienced players. Multi-way pots are common in live games, especially at the lower stakes, and mastering the strategies for these complex scenarios can significantly boost your win rate. Whether you’re struggling with hand selection or unsure how to adjust your post-flop play, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you navigate multi-way pots like a pro.

The episode kicks off with a discussion on pre-flop hand selection, where Gary emphasizes the importance of choosing hands that can dominate in multi-way scenarios. The hosts delve into which hands perform best and which ones to avoid, particularly in games where you’re likely to face multiple opponents post-flop. They also highlight the dangers of overvaluing hands like low suited connectors and unsuited gappers, which can often lead to costly mistakes in multi-way pots

As the conversation progresses, Mike and Gary provide detailed strategies for adjusting your play based on the dynamics of the table. They discuss how to tighten your opening ranges, especially in loose and passive games where you’re more likely to see a flop with multiple players. The episode also covers key adjustments for playing from the big blind, emphasizing the need to avoid completing with weak hands that can easily get dominated.

Listeners will gain valuable tips on post-flop play as both the pre-flop aggressor and as one of the callers in multi-way pots. Gary explains how to adjust your bet sizing and why it’s crucial to play more passively with marginal hands when facing multiple opponents. The hosts also discuss the importance of understanding inelastic ranges and how to exploit opponents who are unlikely to adjust their calling tendencies based on bet size.

This poker strategy podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their performance in multi-way pots. Whether you’re playing live or online, the insights shared in this episode will help you make more informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls. Tune in, take notes, and start winning more money in multi-way pots with expert guidance from Mike and Gary.