S01 - E06 - Playing Flush Draws

Question 1

Playing Flush Draws

Global Frequency

Answer 1

Global Frequency is an unbelievably important aspect to all that is poker.

BTN vs BB Global Frequency (GF)

• High GF: Q72rb - All categories of hands can always bet
• Low GF: 643tt - All categories of hands bet much less frequently

Question 2

Playing Flush Draws

In Position as the preflop raiser

Answer 2

Middling Frequency Boards

• All flush draws bet sometimes, but some bet more that others
• Showdown value and blocker effects are the key factors to weigh

BTN vs BB - 862tt

• Check more frequently: AKs, AQs, AJs, KQs
• Bet more frequently: A3s, QJs

BTN vs BB - T93tt

• Check more frequently: Lower flush draws, hands that unblock higher flushes
• Bet more frequently: K4s, hands that block higher flush draws

Question 3

Playing Flush Draws

Out of Position as the preflop raiser

Answer 3

Middling Frequency Boards

• Global frequency goes down when OOP, including flush draws

MP vs BTN - Boards 8-high and Below

• Check virtually our entire range

Responding to a bet after checking

• Again, we want to prioritize our nutty flush draws with weaker kickers
• Combo draws are an exception simply because they have so much equity

Question 4

Playing Flush Draws

Out of Position as the preflop caller

Answer 4

Middling frequency boards vs a C-bet
Hands that want to check-raise

• A/K/Q-high flush draws with low kickers
• Combo draws, including pair + low flush draws

T32ss

Check Call: 86ss (low with no draws)
Check Raise: 54ss, K3ss, 43ss(less often)

Question 5

Playing Flush Draws

In Position as the preflop caller

Answer 5

vs a C-Bet

• Raise more with nut(ish) flush draws with low kickers, and check more with low flush draws

vs a Check

• Rinse and repeat - just remember it’s really important to bet all of your flush draws at some frequency

Question 6

Playing Flush Draws

Multiway Pots

Answer 6

• You want to c-bet a lot less often in general, and this includes your flush draws (especially 8-high and lower)
• Each extra player in the pot costs you a ton of equity
• For “bluffs”, you’ll want to focus on higher-equity draws

Open 87hh in Lojack, everyone calls. Flop is QT3hh and it is checked to you.

• C-betting would be a disaster. You’re too likely to be up against higher flush draws when getting multiway action