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Kikelake Reveals How to Choose the Perfect Bet Size Against Recreational Players
StrategyNovember 4, 2025·1 min read

Kikelake Reveals How to Choose the Perfect Bet Size Against Recreational Players


Kikelake, a professor from the Cash Project, explains how to adjust bet sizes to increase winrate against recreational players. In a recent theoretical class, Kikelake addresses one of the most important aspects of playing against recreational players: choosing the right bet size on each street.

Kikelake discusses the importance of choosing the right bet size on each street when playing against recreational players. Through a clear and structured approach, he explains the factors to consider when selecting the correct bet size based on the board texture, hand strength, and type of opponent.

Kikelake explains that recreational players tend to react predictably to certain bet sizes, which can be exploited for maximum value. He teaches when to use small bets to keep a wide range and when to use large bets to maximize value from strong hands. Kikelake reviews hands to show how the correct sizing can significantly improve winrate.

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