What makes limit, pot limit, and no-limit poker different from each other?

[ProGambler]

What makes limit, pot limit, and no-limit poker different from each other?

The betting structure and the maximum amount that can be bet or raised in each round are the fundamental distinctions between limit, pot limit, and no-limit poker. These phrases describe the exact regulations guiding the bet sizes in a certain poker game. An overview of each format is given below:

Bovada Poker:

Each round of betting in limit poker has a predetermined bet and raise size.
The smaller bet is often used in the early betting rounds (such as the pre-flop and flop) and the larger bet is typically used in the later rounds (such as the turn and river).
Players are not permitted to wager or raise more than the predetermined bet and raise amounts.

 

[CR7]

In pot limit poker, the maximum bet or raise a player can make is determined by the size of the pot at the moment of the bet or raise. This means that the amount of chips a player can put in the pot increases with each bet and each player’s contribution to the pot.

For example, if the pot is currently at 100 chips, the first player can bet up to 100 chips. Then, if the second player wants to raise, they can only raise up to a maximum of 300 chips (the initial 100 chips in the pot, plus the first player’s 100-chip bet, plus the second player’s 100-chip raise).

In no limit poker, there are no limitations on the amount a player can bet or raise. Players can bet all their chips in one go if they so choose, creating the potential for very large pots and significant swings in player’s bankrolls.

It is important to note that each format has its own unique strategy, with limit poker requiring more tactical play and pot- and no-limit games often driven by psychology and a player’s ability to read their opponents.