The Cards Before the Betting Round
Sep/080
Hi there!
Once, in a no limit heads up game, I was playing and the other player was dealing. Eventually, after the river was dealt I went all in. Unexpectedly, the other player did not call or did some stuff instead just turned his cards over.
To my surprise, he thought he won everything that was in the pot. When I, certainly believe that it was the same amount from me that he has in the pot that he actually won over me. Any advice?
Thank you.
Jullian
Jullian,
If your opponent did not call your bet on the river, he did not win any part of the pot. In order for him to win the pot, he first must call your bet.
Burning Cards in Holdem
Sep/080
Hello,
Just recently, I played together with some friends. I actually won everything, so supposedly, I don’t have to worry for anything. But I’m wondering if we dealt right.
Yesterday, I watched a certain Las Vegas game and I’ve seen that the dealer at some point, before the flop, burns 3 cards. I’m bothered. What do you think, how many cards should the dealer burn in total? And when should he burn cards?
Thanks. By the way, great site!
Max
Max,
When dealing a Texas Holdem game, the dealer burns one card before the flop, one before the turn, and one before the river. The total number of cards that should be burned is 3.
