What is the role of a free card in Poker?

posted by Dirk on 2009.10.29, under Poker, Poker Strategy, Poker Tips
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Before reading this article you should know what is a free card? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a free card?

Phil Laak Hoping for a Free Card

Phil Laak Hoping for a Free Card during a hand on High Stakes Poker

A free card in poker is watching the turn of the cards without the players having to bet or call.

There are situations when you do not really obtain a free card in Poker. When you are implementing the method of betting or boost the stakes in order to graduate to the next level. As you have heard a popular saying nothing comes free in life. The same applies here. Think about it.The card is not actually free. It has cost you a bet in the prior round.

The free card may turn out to be a very costly card for players. What would happen if other players may choose to re-raise the stakes and bet? Obtaining a cheap card is beneficial especially when you have very standard cards. But if you have a genuine hand it is generally a vice to give free cards as it helps your opponent to quit. This strategy is applied by poker players to eliminate competition.

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