“There aren’t too many feelings in No Limit Hold’em that are better than when you flop a set” – Phil Gordon

And we all know that this is true, definitely not a poker secret!!!

But the online poker secret is: Play these hands.  You make the most money off these hands!

“Moving all-in before the flop is one of the most powerful plays in No Limit Hold’em.  It’s also one of the most dangerous” – Phil Gordon

When is it right to move all-in before the flop?

- When you have the best hand and believe your opponent will call.
- When you have the worst hand and believe your opponent will fold (The pot must be big enough to steal)
- When you have the worst hand, but even if your opponent calls, you are getting great odds on your money
- When you are getting the right pot odds no matter what your opponent holds
- When you have the best hand, and your opponent has the right pot odds to call, but an all-in bet might scare him into folding.

In online poker, it’s important for you to always have a reason why you are putting money into the pot.  Here are some good options:

1. to steal the blinds
2. To isolate a player when you are in position
3. Because you think you have the best poker hand
4. To set up a delayed steal
5. Because you believe if you make your hand, you will be paid off better (Implied Odds)

Because you lose out on position, and also because you are forced to have money in the pot, you are generally going to lose money while being in the blinds.  Do not invest money in the blinds if you do not have to.  Fold your small blind, and accept that losing half the big blind is better than losing more.

Being in position gives you some great advantages in online poker:

1. You get the opportunity to see what all of your opponents do before you decide if you will commit chips to the pot.
2. You have the last chance to bluff
3. You can take advantage of your opponents missing the flop, even if they have a better starting hand.
4. Its easier to extract the most money possible from other poker players.