[Nigel]

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It's very rare that you are not getting a continuation bet either way, so you make 3 bets in either case.

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Nigel,

You bring up some valid points for waiting, and this is one of them. If the river was just a street, but no card, then you're right, the decision wouldn't be close.

However, what rivers come that will scare you off of a raise? Do you still raise if any diamond hits? How about a Jack? Or a Queen?

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the only river i dont raise is a queen

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You've got some balls.

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Well, it's true what you say. But the river card is coming regardless, and you are winning or losing regardless. So, if you 3 bet the turn and he donks Q river, or donks a diamond, do you fold? You lose 4 bets if you are calling.

If you wait to raise the river and hold off on a raise, you can keep it to 3 if you fear a diamond or a second Q, or you can just raise anyway if you are willing to fold to a 3-bet and keep the gain/loss to the original 4 bets.

Nigel