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A good technique to turn a solid hand in buy-in and free online poker games into a great one is to “sandbag,” or in plain language, not disclosing your power until the “Kenny Rogers Right Time.”

When the game starts and other players start betting, hold back and keep your cool. Avoid making any raises of any size.

The aim is to entice as many players to stay in the game for as long as you can until the last second when you finish them all off with your hand.

Some player also call this “slow playing a hand.” I have found the real trick in sandbagging is to almost hide your hand by not signalling anything.

This technique works well when another player has good cards, too. That player will do the betting for you and you will remain “hidden” until you are ready to slam them with an allin.

Many times by doing this you get into a nutz situation as the flop, turn, and river fill up your hand.

The technique in real live poker is much more difficult because you MUST hide your body and eye movements from the other players.

In internet paid and free online poker games it is much easier because no one can really “see” you. Sandbagging also gives you the option to make economic bets by not blowing a raise and ultimately losing to someone who hits big on the turn or river.

The initial hole cards don’t have to necessarily be killers (like pocket aces). Sometimes you just get a monster flop and just have to be very patient so sucker more players into feeding the pot. The real key, especially when playing free online poker where it is so easy to jump all-in is simply this: PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE!

I very much hope my tips on the sandbagging techniques help you in your poker play and look forward to seeing you on the poker tables soon.

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