Playing 6-max Low Limit Poker
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Mastering 6-Max Low Limit Poker
Overview
This guide helps you navigate the nuances of playing 6-max fixed limit Texas Hold'em, focusing on low-limit tables like those found in 1/2 games at Party Poker.Starting Hands
In shorthanded poker, your starting hand selection is crucial. At 1/2 6-max tables, you often face opponents with VPIPs of 50% or more. While they may play loose, your strategy should focus on hands with positive expected values, keeping your VPIP below 30%.
Hand Selection Guidelines
- Raise with: Any Ace with a ten or higher kicker, King-Queen, King-Jack, and Queen-Jack suited. Also raise with pairs down to nines.- Limp with: Any two cards ten or higher. In late positions, play any two cards nine or higher, suited connectors down to 65, any suited Aces, and pocket sixes and sevens.
- Small pockets: Play them if two players have already limped. If the table is passive, consider playing suited connectors or lower pairs from early positions.
Steal Raises
Opening for a raise when you're on the button is advisable, but be cautious. Blind steals are challenging since many players call with weak hands, especially from the big blind. Only consider steal raises from the cutoff with a strong hand.
Aggression
Aggression defines 6-max Hold'em, but be smart about it. Unlike higher limits, wild aggression may backfire in low-limit games. Preflop raises often lead to multi-way flops, so:
- Bet the flop if you're up against one or two opponents, even if you missed.
- Avoid raising hands like pocket sevens unless you likely need to hit a set to win.
Post-Flop Strategy
Hitting the Flop
When you connect with the flop, be aggressive. Avoid slow playing unless you're heads-up with a set:
- Players will call with weak hands, so make them pay for draws.
- If you have the edge, extract as much as possible.
- In shorthanded games, top pair with a mediocre kicker is stronger than at full tables. Check-raising from the blinds with top pair is particularly effective.
Check-Raising Strategy
Late-position players often bet on weak hands. Use check-raises to extract value:
- Opponents tend to get nervous and may fold or call down to the river after a check-raise.
- This move can also discourage others from trying to steal.
Final Thoughts on Shorthanded Poker
Low limit 6-max Hold'em is filled with inexperienced players. Tight, aggressive play will help you capitalize on their mistakes. Stay alert to adjust your aggression based on the number of players in hand. Dive into 1/2 6-max tables at Party Poker with this guide, and you'll increase your profitability.
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