Internet Texas Hold'em : The Turn and River ( pg. 211 - 248 )

[Billy Zee]

The Turn:

Staying the Aggressor with Strong Hands

Staying the Aggressor with Weak Hands

Number of Opponents
Type of Board
Type of Opponent
Your Position

Betting The Turn

Raising the Turn

Calling Bets

Calling Raises


The River

Don’t Fold the Winning Hand

Folding to Save bets

Betting or Raising to Gain Bets

Betting or Raising as a Bluff

The Worst bet in Poker




“ The turn is one of the more difficult rounds to play in Hold’em. The bets are doubled, so the true strength of everyone’s hands is usually communicated. Many players will often call a cheap bet on the flop hoping to hit overcards, gut-shot straights, two pair, etc., but will often fold these hands on the turn when the betting becomes more expensive. Since bets are doubled, any mistakes on this round of betting can become very costly. “

“ The river is a much different type of betting round, as now all cards have been shown. …. Betting correctly on thr River is important as these are big bets and each bet made or saved can significantly add to your earnings rate. “ (Excerpts from ITH )