7Star Poker

To know when to bluff

There is no correct time to bluff, you do it when the time seems right when you think your opponent will fold,

Against a small stack

When your opponent has a small stack he most probably wont call unless he has hit big on the flop, and even if he calls and wins you wont lose to much, this is where practise makes perfect and you will just know when the time is right, don't bluff unless you can afford to be called 

If you raised pre flop

If you raise pre flop it is always best to follow with a continuation bet after the flop even if you miss and have a trash hand. As most of the time your opponent will not hit.

When in last position

 If you are in last position, you have the ability the make more successful bluffs than anywhere else on the table. If you are last to act, and your opponents have checked to you, it is a sign of weakness. This is a perfect opportunity to bet and win the pot.

When on a draw

If you do not have a made hand, but are on a draw such as a straight or a flush, you can launch what is called a semi-bluff. You hope to take the pot down right there, but if you do get called you still have a chance to win the hand if the next cards improve your hand. But if you get re-raised be prepared to let the hand go, unless you are receiving correct pot odds to call.

Evaluation

Don't forget you don't have to bluff to win money in poker especially if you are new to the game because you will lose more than you win. It is far more better to stick with strong card list and only play when you have a strong hand. As you learn the game you can expand your game and introduce new tactics. Bluffing properly is a skill that comes with experience. When you bluff you can show people afterwards that you were bluffing this sets them thinking your a bluffer then when you have the nuts they may mistake your raise for a bluff and call.