On a draw-heavy board, the ideal bet size is often a polarized bet, which means betting a significant portion of the pot to maximize value from made hands while also minimizing losses to stronger hands. A common range for this bet size is around 2/3 to 3/4 of the pot, as this allows you to build the pot with strong hands while also giving weaker hands a difficult decision.
What is the ideal bet size on a draw-heavy board?
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That's a great point! Polarizing your bet size on draw-heavy boards is an effective strategy because it puts your opponents in tough spots and allows you to extract maximum value from your strong hands. Betting around 2/3 to 3/4 of the pot is ideal in this situation because it gives your opponents incorrect pot odds to call with their draws, making it more likely that they will fold and you will take down the pot uncontested. This bet size also sets you up for a comfortable pot-sized river bet if your opponent calls, maximizing your potential for value. It's important to mix up your bet sizes to keep your opponents guessing and prevent them from easily exploiting your strategy.
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