bankroll bet sizing bluff check-raise draw value bet This video shares 12 fundamental poker strategies for struggling players. Nathan "BlackRain79" Williams emphasizes proper bet sizing against drawing hands, aggressive play with strong hands, smart bluffing tactics, and tight hand selection. These tips focus on exploiting recreational players and avoiding common beginner mistakes. The video stresses the importance of aggressive betting with strong hands, selective bluffing, tight hand selection, and adjusting strategies based on opponent types. Poker Fundamentals You Need to Master: Make opponents pay for drawing hands with large bets (80% pot) Fight for blinds when in late position Bet aggressively with strong hands rather than slow playing Bluff with no-value hands rather than giving up Maximize value when holding the nuts plus draws Use check-raises against aggressive players Avoid playing weak hands like unsuited ace-rag Maintain emotional control after bad beats Call down aggressive players when holding medium strength hands Never bluff recreational players who call too much Play tight and fold marginal starting hands Always get full value with your strong hands
