Odds in multipot action. 6 rules to help you get out of the situation in the black

Learn how to improve your game when playing a multipot

No one is crazy about multipots. Hands that you play against two, three or four opponents tend to become sophisticated, confusing and unpredictable. Yet, such hands are part of poker reality, especially at micro-limits, where opponents are usually not about to give up.

This article is about how to adjust your strategy to confront several opponents.

Let's start with three main principles of playing a multipot:

• The more opponents, the less your hand equity
• Less bluffing in opponent's raise range
• Bluffing against multiple players works not well

Based on these principles, we've developed six rules for playing multipots.

• 1. Don’t bet with medium strength hands

The more players in the hand, the stronger the range of the opponent who raises first. If your opponent raises from early position he likely has a strong range of hands, and you should tighten your defense range as a result.

• 2. Be careful with cbets

Cbetting having no strong hand in a multipot is definitely a waste of money. If your hand is not strong enough, go on the defensive. You can steal the pot from one player, but you can’t outwit two or three players at once.

• 3. Bluff smartly

Since the opponent has more strong hands in his raise range, he will less likely give up to aggression. To avoid complex decisions, select carefully the hands and opponents whose bets you are about to attack.

• 4. Do not slowplay

If you've hit the board – go on the offensive. Leave traps for one-on-one hands. Bet ¾ of the pot on dry boards; bet pot size when there's a threat of a straight, flush or other strong hands. Don’t let your opponents make a profitable draw.

• 5. Play draws passively

If you have no completed hand, but you've hit the board, stay calm. If you decide to play a draw aggressively, there's a chance that the opponent will re-raise, and you'll have to pay a lot for playing a promising hand or completely give up fighting for the pot if re-raise is too big.

• 6. Try not to end up in a multipot having no position

Playing out of position in a multipot is like fighting blindfolded against several opponents. Avoid such situations. Remember, the more information, the higher the odds of winning. That’s why there are more chances to win a multipot when having position.

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