Drawing hands present a big challenge in no-limit Hold’em cash games. The worth of your draw is not just based on your cards but also on how often and to what degree you can get paid when you make your hand.

For this reason – against observant opponents – straight draws often have more value than flush draws as they’re harder to spot and will be paid off more often. Don’t make the mistake of calling with your draws thinking, ‘I’m not getting the right pot odds but I’ll get his whole stack if I hit.’ Even poor players will often slow down when the flush card comes.

Also, be aware that if you call a bet with a draw on the flop and miss on the turn you may face a bigger bet on the turn. You’ll need to build up your experience to know when you can call with incorrect pot odds because you’ll make more chips if you hit.