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Poker Tips from
Bodog.com: Overcalls
An overcall occurs when there is already a bet and a call in front of you. You really need to put
the brakes on in this situation before you throw more money into the pot. Realize a couple things
here, you now must beat two hands and while the original bettor might be bluffing, a caller is not
bluffing. While you need a stronger hand to call with than you would to raise with, you need an
even stronger hand to overcall with. A lot of players don't realize this, so you can take advantage
of this flaw in their game.
In the best case scenario you will find yourself in the position to overcall with a very strong
hand. Your initial action may be to raise here, but look to see how many opponents are left to act
behind you and if those players are loose calling stations. If your hand is indeed strong enough
you will win more money by letting these players into the pot on the river rather than raising and
knocking them out. Remember, on every street you're trying to get as much money into the pot for
you to win as possible and in some cases the action that you think will accomplish this may
actually not. Let the poor play of your opponents pay you off in the right situations. You just
need to be aware enough to recognize them.
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