Gap Concept

[jaypasco]

The gap concept is a term coined by David Sklansky. It is a tournament strategy concept relating to the idea that it takes a stronger hand to call a raise preflop than to make the original raise. In essence, there is a "gap" between the hands that can make a raise and hands that can call a raise.

In a tournament, stealing the blinds holds a lot of value. Thus, one can be fairly liberal with raising the pot pre-flop in order to make a steal. However, to call a bet requires a much better hand because you can not win the hand preflop uncontested.


This is the most important concept I believe in poker to be a winning, aggressive, players fear me type player. The concept is more for tournaments but I apply it i cash games as well.

Also with this even if you do get called it is likely you will win hand even if you do not catch nothing cause by raising preflop you took controll of hand and showed strength.

[Dr. Jack]

Good stuff Jay

[dave nz]

Pascor u feeling ok ?

Good spelling and no joke or dry humour in your post ?

Vlade wrote it maybe ?

[Dr. Jack]

Originally Posted by dave nz

Pascor u feeling ok ?

Good spelling and no joke or dry humour in your post ?

Vlade wrote it maybe ?

JP knows there is no humor or jokes in this section of the mall. It's for serious discussion only!

[dave nz]

Who says u can't teach an old dog new tricks. OK no more jokes here.....

[jaypasco]

I am only a gambling poster in here and talk about serious topics. Ok dave?

[dave nz]

Exactly good stuff.

[Romanowski]

Jay is a pro with a sense of humor

[Dr. Jack]

Any more poker tips today?