Preflop Adjustments in Live PLO Games

Question 1

What are the main tendencies of the live PLO player pool?

Answer 1

The pool plays too many hands, 3-bets and 4-bets too little, and is generally too passive.

These tendencies can lead to exploitable situations for knowledgeable players.

Question 2

What are the 3 steps to effective preflop decision-making in live PLO?

Answer 2

1. Know the correct preflop decision in equilibrium
2. Understand pool tendencies and make adjustments
3. Know the table dynamic and exploit specific situations after considering steps 1 and 2.

Following these steps can significantly improve decision-making in preflop situations.

Question 3

Why is ‘nutiness’ important in live PLO?

Answer 3

Nutiness refers to the potential to make strong or nutty hands postflop, which is crucial because of many multiway pots in live PLO.

Strong hands can often dominate opponents’ ranges in multiway situations.

Question 4

How should you adjust your play with A-high combinations (nut suit)?

Answer 4

• Increase VPIP in general
• Cold call more often (AJT9ss, AQT8ts)
• 3-bet the strongest combos (AKQJss, AQJTts)
• Implement a limping strategy, especially in soft lineups. (AJT8ss, AQJ7ts)

These adjustments capitalize on the strength of A-high combinations in favorable conditions.

Question 5

How should you play mid/low pairs and double pairs preflop?

Answer 5

• Need to exclude them especially EP (5522ds 9933ds 8822ds should be fold same K665ds 5543ds
• Decrease VPIP in general
• Raise first in (RFI) less, especially in early position
• Cold call less, especially in multiway pots
• Avoid dominance issues
• 3-bet only more connected and double-suited double pairs when deep.

These strategies help to minimize losses with less favorable hands.

Question 6

What should you do with weak double pairs like 5522, 9933, or 8822?

Answer 6

Exclude them from your range, especially in early position; these should be folded.

Weak double pairs can often lead to difficult situations and should be avoided.

Question 7

How should you approach rundowns in live PLO?

Answer 7

• Rundowns are the most misplayed category
• Overfold rundowns in general (8654ss JT87ts)
• Focus on high and double-suited rundowns (KJT9ss T987ds)
• Adjust your 3-betting range accordingly.
  We rarelly want to go HU with those hands
  Go 3bet with them if we are sure to isolate opponent
  Those hands are in 3bet range to balance very good hands so if there is no FE enface its useless to 3bet them

Proper handling of rundowns can enhance overall performance in live PLO.

Question 8

What is the recommended adjustment for aces (AAxx) preflop?

Answer 8

• 3-bet more often than equilibrium
• Consider limp/raising (trapping) in soft lineups or early position

Aces can be a powerful hand if played correctly, especially against weaker opponents.

Question 9

How should you play high pairs like KK and QQ preflop?

Answer 9

• Expand your 3-betting range with double-suited and connected combos (KKJ9ss QQj8ds AKK3ts AQQ4ss)
• Overfold vs. 4-bets
• Implement a limping strategy: limp/raise strong combos (KKTTds AQQJss, limp/call medium ones (KKJ3ts QQ87ss).

These strategies help maximize value from strong hands while minimizing risk.

Question 10

What is the overall summary for preflop adjustments in live PLO?

Answer 10

• Nutiness is king
• Play more: high pairs, A-high suit, broadway combos, and high rundowns
• Play less: mid/low pairs, double pairs, and weak rundowns.

Adjustments are key to adapting to the tendencies of the player pool.