 Aggression control
I have two ways of dealing with loose aggressive guys
1. Like everyone else suggested, trapping is the best way to go. You will need a lot of patience to wait for a good hand but you will win big when it works. An example is just limping in with AA or KK and let the guy hit a top pair on the flop. When you fight back in this situation, he is highly likely to think that you are trying to fight back with the 2nd best pair, fed up with his relentless play. Or you can just check-call and let him do all the betting. Do this only when the board is not dangerous because this can backfire and potentially take all of your money when he improves on the turn or the river. My point is, you give up many small pots in order to win few big pots.
2.
Mike Sexton and Phil Gordon, two very talented professionals, both wrote that the all-in move is the great equalizer.
If you are playing against a tricky loose aggressive opponent who keeps bluffing you out of pots, you might want to try going all-in every hand pre-flop. He will be forced to play only good hands, like a normal player should be. This may be a desperation move but when the blinds are large and his aggression is taking control of the game, this may be the best way.  |