Ben 'Bencb' Rolle Shares Expert Tips on When and How to Bluff in Poker

Ben 'Bencb' Rolle, a renowned poker player, shares his insights on the art of bluffing in poker. According to Rolle, bluffing is not about creativity but about understanding risk and reward. He advises that strong players know how to evaluate the situation on each street and fold on the river, regardless of the action on earlier streets.

Rolle suggests that players using solvers know that the decision to fold or call on the river often depends on the opponent's sizing. He mentions that in a heads-up pot against the big blind, it is beneficial to often bluff with a small continuation bet on the flop, even if the flop does not suit us. Rolle also advises that it is better to bluff on the turn when a scary card comes or when you have a strong draw.

Rolle notes that bluffing is less effective when the opponent thinks they have many strong hands in their range, especially on boards where full houses, flushes, or straights are possible. He explains that weak players often convince themselves to call because they paid on the flop and turn, making it seem foolish to fold on the river. Rolle also advises that on boards with many uncompleted draws, it is easier to bluff. He mentions that blockers are important to consider when deciding whether to bluff. On final tables, Rolle notes that the approach to bluffing changes significantly, with more opportunities for aggression and bluffing when you have a large stack.