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A cooler

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop gives both players a set. Player A has kings and Player B has queens.

    Board: King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of hearts (Qh)3 of clubs (3c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 18 chips

    Player B bets 6.

    Board: King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of hearts (Qh)3 of clubs (3c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  6. Flop · Pot: 38 chips

    Player A raises to 20.

    Board: King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of hearts (Qh)3 of clubs (3c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 174 · In this round 20
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  7. Flop · Pot: 92 chips

    Player B raises to 60. Both players hold very strong hands, and neither can fold. When strong hands meet like this, one of them loses a lot: a cooler.

    Board: King of diamonds (Kd)Queen of hearts (Qh)3 of clubs (3c)

    • Player A BTN / SB King of spades (Ks)King of hearts (Kh) · Stack 174 · In this round 20
    • Player B BB Queen of clubs (Qc)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 134 · In this round 60

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A counterfeited hand

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Ace of spades (As)6 of clubs (6c) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of spades (As)6 of clubs (6c) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of spades (As)6 of clubs (6c) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop gives Player B two pair, aces and sixes. Player A has a pair of aces with a king.

    Board: Ace of diamonds (Ad)10 of clubs (Tc)6 of hearts (6h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of spades (As)6 of clubs (6c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: Ace of diamonds (Ad)10 of clubs (Tc)6 of hearts (6h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of spades (As)6 of clubs (6c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A checks.

    Board: Ace of diamonds (Ad)10 of clubs (Tc)6 of hearts (6h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of spades (As)6 of clubs (6c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    The turn is another ten. The board now has two pair, aces and tens, and Player B's sixes no longer help. His hand is counterfeited, and Player A's king plays as the better kicker.

    Board: Ace of diamonds (Ad)10 of clubs (Tc)6 of hearts (6h)10 of diamonds (Td)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of spades (As)6 of clubs (6c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

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A crying call

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop gives Player B a pair of kings.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 20 chips

    Player A bets 8.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 8
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Flop · Pot: 28 chips

    Player B calls.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 8
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 186 · In this round 8
  8. Turn · Pot: 28 chips

    The turn is a deuce.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  9. Turn · Pot: 28 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  10. Turn · Pot: 28 chips

    Player A checks.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  11. River · Pot: 28 chips

    The river is a jack.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)2 of hearts (2h)Jack of diamonds (Jd)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  12. River · Pot: 28 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)2 of hearts (2h)Jack of diamonds (Jd)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  13. River · Pot: 68 chips

    Player A bets 40 into a 28-chip pot.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)2 of hearts (2h)Jack of diamonds (Jd)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 146 · In this round 40
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 186 · In this round 0
  14. River · Pot: 108 chips

    Player B thinks he is probably beaten, but the pot is big and he calls anyway. That is a crying call.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)9 of diamonds (9d)4 of clubs (4c)2 of hearts (2h)Jack of diamonds (Jd)

    • Player A BTN / SB Queen of clubs (Qc)Jack of spades (Js) · Stack 146 · In this round 40
    • Player B BB King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c) · Stack 146 · In this round 40

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

The cutoff

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN). Player B posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player C posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips.

    • Player A BTN King of hearts (Kh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 8 of clubs (8c)4 of spades (4s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB Queen of diamonds (Qd)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D Ace of spades (As)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
  2. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player D is in the cutoff, the seat just before the button. She raises to 6.

    • Player A BTN King of hearts (Kh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 8 of clubs (8c)4 of spades (4s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB Queen of diamonds (Qd)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D Ace of spades (As)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  3. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player A on the button folds.

    • Player A BTN King of hearts (Kh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0 · Folded
    • Player B SB 8 of clubs (8c)4 of spades (4s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB Queen of diamonds (Qd)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D Ace of spades (As)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player B folds the small blind.

    • Player A BTN King of hearts (Kh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0 · Folded
    • Player B SB 8 of clubs (8c)4 of spades (4s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1 · Folded
    • Player C BB Queen of diamonds (Qd)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
    • Player D Ace of spades (As)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  5. Preflop · Pot: 5 chips

    Player C folds the big blind. Player D wins the blinds.

    • Player A BTN King of hearts (Kh)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0 · Folded
    • Player B SB 8 of clubs (8c)4 of spades (4s) · Stack 199 · In this round 1 · Folded
    • Player C BB Queen of diamonds (Qd)3 of hearts (3h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2 · Folded
    • Player D Ace of spades (As)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 198 · In this round 2

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

Dead money

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN). Player B posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player C posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips.

    • Player A BTN Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 200 · In this round 0
    • Player B SB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 7 of clubs (7c)2 of spades (2s) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 9 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player C BB 7 of clubs (7c)2 of spades (2s) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 14 chips

    Player B calls 5 more.

    • Player A BTN Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 7 of clubs (7c)2 of spades (2s) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  4. Preflop · Pot: 14 chips

    Player C folds the big blind. His 2 chips stay in the pot, but he can no longer win them. They are dead money, and Player A and Player B now play for 14 chips.

    • Player A BTN Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B SB 9 of hearts (9h)9 of diamonds (9d) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player C BB 7 of clubs (7c)2 of spades (2s) · Stack 198 · In this round 2 · Folded

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

A delayed continuation bet

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop is dealt. Player B acts first.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A raised before the flop but checks back instead of making a continuation bet.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    The turn is dealt.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)5 of diamonds (5d)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  8. Turn · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks again.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)5 of diamonds (5d)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  9. Turn · Pot: 20 chips

    Player A now bets 8 on the turn. A continuation bet that waits a street is a delayed c-bet.

    Board: King of spades (Ks)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)5 of diamonds (5d)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 186 · In this round 8
    • Player B BB 10 of hearts (Th)9 of hearts (9h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

A dominated hand

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of spades (Ks) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of spades (Ks) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls with ace-queen. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of spades (Ks) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop gives both players a pair of aces. Player B acts first.

    Board: Ace of hearts (Ah)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of spades (Ks) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 18 chips

    Player B bets 6.

    Board: Ace of hearts (Ah)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of spades (Ks) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  6. Flop · Pot: 24 chips

    Player A calls. Both players have a pair of aces, but Player A has a king as the kicker and Player B only a queen. Player B's hand is dominated.

    Board: Ace of hearts (Ah)7 of diamonds (7d)2 of clubs (2c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of spades (Ks) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Ace of clubs (Ac)Queen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

A donk bet

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB 9 of hearts (9h)8 of hearts (8h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB 9 of hearts (9h)8 of hearts (8h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB 9 of hearts (9h)8 of hearts (8h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop is dealt. Player B acts first, and Player A, who raised before the flop, acts last.

    Board: Queen of spades (Qs)8 of diamonds (8d)4 of clubs (4c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of hearts (9h)8 of hearts (8h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 18 chips

    Player B bets 6 into the player who raised before the flop, instead of checking to him. This is a donk bet.

    Board: Queen of spades (Qs)8 of diamonds (8d)4 of clubs (4c)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of spades (As)King of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB 9 of hearts (9h)8 of hearts (8h) · Stack 188 · In this round 6

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

A double bluff

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 8 chips

    Player A raises to 6 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
  4. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    The flop is dealt. Neither player has an ace.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)9 of clubs (9c)3 of diamonds (3d)

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)9 of clubs (9c)3 of diamonds (3d)

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 18 chips

    Player A bets 6 with no pair. This is a bluff.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)9 of clubs (9c)3 of diamonds (3d)

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
  7. Flop · Pot: 24 chips

    Player B calls 6.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)9 of clubs (9c)3 of diamonds (3d)

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 188 · In this round 6
  8. Turn · Pot: 24 chips

    The turn is dealt.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)9 of clubs (9c)3 of diamonds (3d)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
  9. Turn · Pot: 24 chips

    Player B checks again.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)9 of clubs (9c)3 of diamonds (3d)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0
  10. Turn · Pot: 40 chips

    Player A bets 16 with the same weak hand. He bluffed on the flop, was called, and bluffs again: a double bluff.

    Board: Ace of spades (As)9 of clubs (9c)3 of diamonds (3d)2 of spades (2s)

    • Player A BTN / SB 6 of hearts (6h)5 of hearts (5h) · Stack 172 · In this round 16
    • Player B BB King of clubs (Kc)Jack of diamonds (Jd) · Stack 188 · In this round 0

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.

A down bet

No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake

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Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).

  1. Preflop · Pot: 3 chips

    The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
    • Player B BB Jack of spades (Js)10 of spades (Ts) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  2. Preflop · Pot: 12 chips

    Player A raises to 10 before the flop.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 190 · In this round 10
    • Player B BB Jack of spades (Js)10 of spades (Ts) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
  3. Preflop · Pot: 20 chips

    Player B calls 8 more.

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 190 · In this round 10
    • Player B BB Jack of spades (Js)10 of spades (Ts) · Stack 190 · In this round 10
  4. Flop · Pot: 20 chips

    The flop is dealt. Player B acts first.

    Board: King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 190 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Jack of spades (Js)10 of spades (Ts) · Stack 190 · In this round 0
  5. Flop · Pot: 20 chips

    Player B checks.

    Board: King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 190 · In this round 0
    • Player B BB Jack of spades (Js)10 of spades (Ts) · Stack 190 · In this round 0
  6. Flop · Pot: 26 chips

    Player A bets only 6. This is smaller than his raise of 10 before the flop, so it is a down bet.

    Board: King of diamonds (Kd)7 of clubs (7c)2 of hearts (2h)

    • Player A BTN / SB Ace of hearts (Ah)Queen of clubs (Qc) · Stack 184 · In this round 6
    • Player B BB Jack of spades (Js)10 of spades (Ts) · Stack 190 · In this round 0

Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.