Pot Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Guide: The Pot is the Limit

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Pot Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Guide: The Pot is the Limit

by Jordan Jones

July 21, 2009

While No Limit Texas Hold'em may be the most popular form of the game, Pot Limit Texas Hold'em poker is very prominent in casinos and among online players. A common misconception is that the strategy for each should be the same.

In pot limit games, there are predetermined amounts for bets and raises. Both bets and raises are not allowed to surpass the amount of the current pot. This is more than a trivial difference. This limit, in turn makes strong hands seem weaker and weak hands seem stronger. This is because each individual typically plays more hands and there is usually more play after the flop than in no limit games. Smaller pots allow for players with average or weak hole cards to call more frequently. Likewise, players who start with strong hole cards may eventually lose to opponents who call with a hand that typically would have been forced out early in no limit play. Here are some points to help tailor your game to a pot limit.

There is no quick redemption. In no limit games, an individual can play a few choice hands with bold bets and pick up very sizable pots. When there is a pot limit, players need to be involved in more hands since the winnings of each tend to be meeker.
Always know the size of the current pot. This information is important for two reasons. When opponents make bets and raises, knowing the pot size allows you to see how close to the limit they chose to go. Also, familiarity with the current pot total allows you to instantly raise the greatest possible amount when needed. The latter may be the closest thing to an all-in when playing with a pot limit.
Modest bets are vital. Since there is more post-flop activity, along with no all-in opportunities, bluffs are more likely to be called. Be careful with your bluffing and stick closer to the odds than in a game with no limits.
Utilize opponent’s bets. A player acting second in position is able to bet a larger amount than the prior player (assuming this player didn’t fold) since the amount in the pot has increased. This is true for every additional calling player.
Pre-flop raises are imperative. With more contenders in the hand post-flop, this gives way for your pocket kings to eventually get beat by a lucky rival who started with weaker hole cards. Raises with strong hands are best done pre-flop to avoid potential card catchers.

Some call Pot Limit Texas Hold'em a safer version of its limitless big brother. This has truth to it. In all honesty though, any cash game can be dangerous if played without the right wits. At any Pot Limit Texas Hold'em poker table there are undoubtedly players who are treating it no different than a limitless game. Since always having the best hand isn’t possible, showcase a style of play which instead, gives you the upper hand.

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