Re: Bad river fold?
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why would you bet and fold to a raise, as opposed to check-calling or check-folding? Thing is, betting builds the pot, so if you do fold it's on a larger pot... but you're also more sure that you're hand is not good.
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When you gave up the lead you signaled you didn't like the chances your hand held as much. This is a clear reason for someone to bet into you even if you have them beat. Your assumption of them catching the flush was correct but if you had been wrong you just gave them your money. By checking you said I surrender take the pot. By betting you say I still have a hand and the reraise would then allow you to decide that the opponent is likely to have you beat. You might find they also had an A or possibly less and they might have folded on the river. It wasn't terrible to check but if you are going to call anyway why not be the one to lead. If you are certain your beat its good but you can't tell here by checking.
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