How to Play Big O
We previously covered all the basics of how to play Big O, so if you’re totally new to the game, we encourage you to read our ‘How to Play Big O’ guide before proceeding with the rest of this podcast.
Hand Selection
In addition to the tips already mentioned, one thing to keep in mind is that in this game, equities run very close together, especially preflop. There’s not a whole lot of edge in creating monster pots pre, and the pots will grow big anyway much of the time.
Position
Being in late position is fantastic, but that’s not an excuse for playing trashy hands. You’re going to have to go deep in big multiway pots, and you want to bring the big guns from the get-go.
3-Betting in Big O
Based on all this information, Sweeney is looking for opportunities to limp-reraise more than he’s looking to 3-bet preflop. Because 3-betting preflop would either telegraph the strength of his holding, or necessitate opening up to a wider range to prevent that, the limp-reraise is something he’s a bigger fan of.
More Specific Big O Tips
Beware set-over-set in Big O. It happens a lot. One tip he shares is to value sets 99+ a bit more. For example, if you try to setmine with 44 and catch the 4, it’s more likely there’s going to be a low out there, and more likely there’s a better set out there.
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