Value Hand

A value hand is one that is strong enough to bet for value, meaning that weaker hands are likely to call. The goal of betting a value hand is to extract as many chips as possible from opponents by encouraging them to call with worse hands. Examples include hands like top pair with a good kicker or a made flush. Knowing when a hand is suitable for value betting is critical for extracting maximum profit. A successful value bet should aim to get called by worse hands, avoiding situations where only stronger hands continue in the pot.