[astroglide]

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Not betting the river would be a horrible mistake as that means you are giving away the pot.

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is folding when you think you're beaten a horrible mistake because it means you are giving away the pot too? at least when you fold you're not paying an extra big bet to do it.

there are times to bet busted hands, but this defaulty, "hey i can't win if i check!" reasoning sucks. you have to consider how often you'll get called.