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Definition of no flop no drop

"No flop no drop" is a policy that some poker rooms have. This policy states that if the table does not see a flop, there is no "drop" (rake or commission to be paid). Usually, at most online poker rooms, in cash games, the cardroom will take a % of the pot size in rake regardless of the pot size. The "no flop no drop" policy allows for no rake to be paid even if a large pot is played preflop. This is obviously a policy that benefits the player.

The no flop no drop at micro-limits

If you ever find yourself in a "no flop no drop" room and you are playing micro-limits, since the rake is so large relative to your stack size, the policy should influence your play. How should it affect your play? You should play more aggressively. If a player consistently calls from the big blind when you make a small raise on the button, raise bigger. You'll also want to squeeze, 3bet and 4bet more to reduce post-flop hands.