[morgan]

"I would bet the turn to avoid giving a free card, then check it through on the river."

I agree betting the turn is a must. I also am starting to think checking it through on the river might have been good (well, maybe not after checking behind on the turn, but you know what I mean). But there seems to be contrasting points of view on this.

"I assume you were prepared to call a river bet, given that you set your opponent up to bluff the river?"

Definately.

"An added bonus of betting the turn and checking behind on the river is that sometimes when an opponent's drawing hand gets there, they will try to checkraise you, and you can check it through."

I think this is the deciding factor for me on checking the river (assuming I've bet the turn).

Thanks for the advice Homer,

Morgan

p.s. I thought this past Sunday's Simpsons was back up to par. The Fox news bit was hilarious. Also -- what episode does your signiture quote appear in?