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Short Deck Hold'em: Post-Flop Play

Post-flop strategy requires major adjustments:

Aggressive Approach:
• More hands are worth playing aggressively
• Bluffing frequencies should increase
• Drawing hands can bet for value more often

Hand Reading:
• Flushes are premium holdings - respect them
• Full houses, while strong, can be beaten by flushes
• Straight draws are everywhere - board texture matters

Betting Strategy:
• Larger bet sizes are common due to hand equity
• Drawing hands can stand more heat
• Pot control becomes crucial with strong-but-vulnerable hands

Common Mistakes:
• Overvaluing full houses against flush boards
• Undervaluing suited connectors
• Playing too tight pre-flop