Can I Change My Open-Raise Size? | Ask SplitSuit

Jaume asks "What parameters should we consider when choosing our open raise size and should this default size change depending on the stakes we are playing? Is it +EV to vary this size while playing attending to our position, our hand strength and the types of villains in a given hand?"

[eagle]

I adjust my bet sizes based on four criteria.  1st is the OPs in the blind.  If they are likely to call most standard raises, I'll up the open to lower the frequency of calls.  2nd is position.  If I'm in early position, I'll usually open for more, just because if the number of players behind, plus it can give good information of your OPs hand strength going to the flop.  3rd is table image.  If I'm perceived as loose and aggressive, I'll open for more.  Finally, if I'm in late position, and there's already several people who have limped in, I'll usually bet a certain ratio of the pot rather than the BB to further induce folds.  I like getting heads up on the flop!

[ronk]

I have been using static raise sizes for a while but will keep this in mind going forward. I play 6-max all the time so I'm not usually worried too much about going super multi-way but it seems like this concept would be more appropriate for full ring but there are times it can be used in 6-max as well . Thank Again!!!

[uxgmuev]

if you add limpers to your raise as 1x then you will have not a static for fishes, standart open raise I think it depend on table and is from 2.5 to 5 BB. yes 5 BB is too much I know but if you will play in my country's client you will got it why need so much :) 80 % is loose players, call stations, and costumers :D

[EricRubio]

The videos are excellent, you are very good at explaining the concepts. Do you think you could do more videos on playing live "soft" games (1-2 dollar blinds)? Thanks and great job with the videos.

[rapidevolution]

Dude!!  I'm so happy to see you're still making content!!  How's everything?