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Sarang Ahuja on the top poker strategies.

By Sarang AhujaPublished 2 years ago 4 min read
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In this article, we’ll talk about strategies and tactics that will help you improve your No Limit Hold ’em game. These are easy to implement and will give you a boost in confidence.

Although these tips won’t teach you exactly how to win every time in No Limit Hold ’em, they will help improve your game. Whether you’re playing in live tournaments or online, these strategies will allow you to feel more confident in the moves that you make.

Play fewer hands, but play them aggressively

Even the best players can only play so many hands before the flop in No Limit Hold ’em. If you play too many hands, you might end up losing your chip stack.

One of the easiest ways to improve your earnings is by developing a solid preflop strategy. However, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Having the discipline to stick to these strategies is also a challenge. One of the most important factors that you should consider when it comes to developing a good preflop strategy is avoiding getting impatient. Having a tight range of strong and playable hands will allow you to play those hands aggressively.

When you raise, your opponents will have a hard time deciding if you have A-A, A-K, or 7-6. This strategy makes you a tougher player to face.

Don’t Limp

Limping (calling a blind preflop) is never a good situation to put yourself in. One of the most common reasons why players tend to limp is because they’re afraid that they might get called. This play is not ideal for any situation.

If you raise, you can’t win the pot like you could if you flopped. The players behind you have an advantage and are likely to face more challengers, making it less likely that you will win the pot.

If one of the other players has already limped, over-limping is a good play. It allows you to join the action and hope that you can hit a good bet on the turn.

Semi-Bluff Your Draws Aggressively

One of the essential factors that you should consider when it comes to developing an excellent bluffing strategy is keeping it under control. Ineffectively bluffing is one of the most common ways players lose their chips at the table.

One of the most effective ways to bluff is to let the cards dictate whether or not you will call. This strategy involves bluffing with hands with outs, such as flush draws, straight draws, or even an overcard.

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About Sarang Ahuja

Sarang Ahuja is a seasoned and experienced poker player, currently residing in Houston Texas. Sarang has been competed in different poker events and has placed highly in several events across the United States. He got his start in poker in 2005, but completed his first tournament in 2009. He participated in the 40th Annual World Series of Poker, in the No-Limit Hold'em with a buy in of $1,500. Sarang finished the tournament over the course of three days by finishing 31st and cashing out over $15,000.

The year after, Sarang Ahuja competed in the 41st Annual World Series of Poker. Entering Event 5 with a $1,500 buy-in with over 2000 entrants and a prize pool of $3 million. Ahuja continued his great performance streak, continuing to show his talent and leaving the tournament in 34th place with over $12,000. When not competing in the World Series of Poker, Sarang Ahuja has competed in other tournaments across the country, including most recently the Philly Poker Main Event, where he placed in 28th place.

When he's not playing poker, Sarang Ahuja is a dedicated financial professional. Having been invested in math from a young age, he decided that finance was the best place for him to go. By the time he graduated high school, Sarang had interned at two well known financial firms. He then went to attend Florida State University for a Bachelor's degree in finance, even going to get his Master's in finance from FSU's Warrington College of Business Administration. He understands that a good handle on finance is essential for any business's success, and has worked for a number of different businesses over the course of his career.

To learn more about Sarang Ahuja, be sure to visit his websites!

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Sarang Ahuja

Sarang Ahuja is a Senior Manager of US Commercial Operations at TC Energy in Houston, Texas. To learn more about Sarang Ahuja, be sure to visit sarangahujapoker.com!

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