a river bluff raise

[Aces McGee]

Hey Tip...that's a good thread.

I think the big difference is that in chief's hand, even if he is checkraised, he's got a million ways (okay, not a million, but jacks, tens, eights, and running clubs) to take the lead. In my hand, if I'm behind to a king or better(the most likely checkraising hand, in my opinion), the only way I'm catching up is by hitting my gutshot, or maybe running trips or two pair.

Having the button and/or getting a free turn is certainly nice, however, and I considered betting for that reason. But the preflop raise out of the blinds combined with the flop check really screamed monster to me, ace-king at a minimum (not saying that this play is wise, but it always seems to be a big hand when someone raises preflop and then checks the flop). I was really confident that a checkraise was coming, and I don't think it's particularly good for my hand.

If you think otherwise, I'm all ears.

-McGee