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Title: Straddles Post by: silverslick on March 22, 2009, 10:41:04 AM I was watching poker on TV recently and a straddle was added. Why do people straddle and what is the impact on the game? Do straddles only happen in live games or do you get them online?
Title: Re: Straddles Post by: dousche on March 22, 2009, 09:18:05 PM as far as i know theres no site with straddling allowed in cash games. theres no real strategic advantage to straddling, but some argue that they help to loosen your image and how loose others play. in my experience though they're generally used by players that are bored to add a bit of spice too the game by making pots bigger.
Title: Re: Straddles Post by: Jamier-Host on March 22, 2009, 11:14:12 PM Wouldn't be surprised to see them online soon as well though (with iPoker following in a few years ;) )
Title: Re: Straddles Post by: Robert HM on March 23, 2009, 01:07:49 AM Wouldn't be surprised to see them online soon as well though (with iPoker following in a few years ;) ) I'm trying to work out if that is good or bad for the grinders, on balance a good thing perhaps. Title: Re: Straddles Post by: thetank on March 23, 2009, 01:22:20 AM as far as i know theres no site with straddling allowed in cash games. theres no real strategic advantage to straddling, but some argue that they help to loosen your image and how loose others play. in my experience though they're generally used by players that are bored to add a bit of spice too the game by making pots bigger. That's possibly a bit reductive Here's a good thread from the past on the subject. http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=30063.0 |