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[quoteI could see an arguement for check/calling if you thought he would bet a weak Q or T but not call with them. Or if he is likely to bluff a busted draw.

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this is the main reason why i check/called the river, i figure often:
a) he checks through a better hand he would call with if we bet
b) he bets a worse hand that he would fold if we bet



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So he checks a better hand, but bets a worse one [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

My thinking goes like this. Abuse me if you wish.

He didn't raise my flop bet: He's passive with a better hand. He has a week hand. He's on a draw.

I bet the turn because I think the combination of 2 + 3 is more likely. He doesn't raise, which strengthens my case for 1 or 2 + 3.
I bet the river because the combination of 2 + 3 is more likley and I have no fear of being punished for 1.

If he calls the turn with a weak hand, he'll generally call the river and will more often than not take the free showdown with a weak made hand.

I also find it hard to believe that any K checked to on the river will check behind.

If you bet, you just might get QJ or a weak K to fold (however slim).