Bluffing in poker

[LombardiStix]

I have been playing poker for almost 19 years now and you could count on one hand the number of times I have bluffed, That is inclusive of online as well as live play. something I do is always do is let the table know:
1"I don't BETTEM unless I GETTEM"
2. I show EVERY winning hand.
This lets them know that IF I am in the pot you better beware. By the same token if I play 2 hands in 90 min period I'm having a real good session

C YA on the felt

Lol really? Please expand more on this strategy and why you think it is effective.

[PLAYFUL1]

IF YOUR SO CALLED BLUFF HAND DOES WIN ..YOU WOULD ALSO SHOW THAT??????? PLAYFUL THINKS ITS A BAD MOVE ..IT ALIENATES YOU AT THE WHOLE TABLE..EVERY1 WANTS 2 TAKE YOU OUT BECAUSE THATS A BIGG NO NO AT THE GAMING TSABLES HUN

[Peteyweestro]

I would that bluffing can be usefull if used with proper timing and position at the table, otherwise your just risking chips at long odds imho

[Washerwoman]

yeah, you're right, i'm learning more about position now

[PLAYFUL1]

YES POSITIONING IS SO IMPORTANT WHEN TRYING TO SO CALL BLUFF... THIS IS WHAT PLAYFUL IS LEARNING VERY QUICKLY!!!!

[doubleaa80]

I would tell new players that bluffing is not profitable at the micros unless your playing a deep stacked table. Someone is gonna end up looking you up and then we have another bad beat post.lol. While it is a great part of your poker skill set its one to develop with finesse. I find it more useful in tournies than anything else

[TheEngMan]

You can bluff with scare cards, like if a third spade hits the board you can make a big bet to steal the pot. The best time to bluff is when you semi-bluff and you have a flush or straight draw or you have both. Outs are important.

[Peteyweestro]

Exzactly engman, there are some spots were bluffing is almost king, other then the one you mentioned above the next one is when there are several peeps in the hand and every one has checked around then a k or a is laid out there if you bet big enough most will fold unless at the micros i guess

[Poker Orifice]

Exzactly engman, there are some spots were bluffing is almost king, other then the one you mentioned above the next one is when there are several peeps in the hand and every one has checked around then a k or a is laid out there if you bet big enough most will fold unless at the micros i guess

I'd have to disagree. Although bluffing a scare card can be great against many opponents, I think bluffing w air into a multi-way pot is just asking for trouble.

[tking888]

i once read that if your not getting caught bluffing--then your not bluffing enough in your game.

everyone's game needs bluffing. i never get good cards so i am forced to fake my way through poker. i love a good bluff.