What does "polarizing bet" mean in poker?

shubham

In this scenario, Player B's range can be described as polarized. The reason for this is that their range consists of either very strong hands, such as two pair or a set, or very weak hands, like a missed flush draw. It is highly unlikely that Player B is making a thin value bet with a weak hand like a low-ranking ace.

A polarizing bet is characterized by its strength, representing a powerful hand like the nuts. The interesting aspect is that bluffing hands are also played in the same manner as the strong hands. When Player B makes a strong bet like this, it indicates that they either have a dominating hand or they don't have a hand of medium strength. Therefore, their range falls into the polarized category.

chetan

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gautam

Is there a specific definition for a weak hand that is recommended here? Some books suggest that hands like A2–5s should be played as polarized bets. Is there a specific range of hands that is recommended to be played in this way?

gopal

This answer contains multiple references to both the letter 'A' and the number '2,' each with different interpretations. The term 'A' is used to denote both a player and an ace card. Similarly, '2' is used to represent both the number of hearts and the term 'deuce.' This overlapping usage of 'A' and '2' may create ambiguity and could benefit from clearer distinctions.