 Agreed...
I think we can agree that the "all in" craze is the product of the televised poker programs, which (rightly, ratings-wise) promote it as a reason that No Limit is one of the most exciting games around, and so it follows that newer players find its use alluring.
But someone made the correct point that the pros tend to use it as a trick of the trade primarily when they are short-stacked, and it can be a sign of either inexperience or desperation when employed by someone of middle or greater stacks.
BUT, this is a good thing! Every time someone goes all in on you, they are giving YOU the choice to either accept their offer of a showdown, or fold and live to fight another hand. You have the option value. If you have the nuts, you're golden. If you were semi-bluffing or questioning the value of your hand, it's an easy way out. Only if you're in the middle (top pair, lower two pair, etc) do you really have a problem!
So take advantage and enjoy! |