Re: semi-bluff on the turn
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Since I play at the 1/2 level, I almost never bluff, because it's usually not profitable. But I almost folded the best hand last night on the turn due to a semi-bluff, which got me thinking...
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The bluff/semi-bluff frequency depends on your read on villain. You'll be surprised how many pots you can pick up by betting into the right player.
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How many folks ever check-raise (or raise) on the turn with a small pair and a flush or OES draw? Assume it's heads up and you think the opponent might just be pushing overcards (let's say he raised preflop).
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I'm more inclined to check-raise the flop than the turn, but check-raising the turn against a player who will auto-bet the flop and turn is fine. Again, reads are important.
The reason I'd rather check-raise the flop is that I would rather him get only one chance to hit an overcard instead of two.
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If the opponent just calls your raise, do you fire again on the river, even if you missed your draw?
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Reads, again... Players who call a turn check-raise are often going to call a river bet (not always).
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