MoTown gets funky

[Big_Jim]

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if they all check, and a flush/straight card comes out on the turn, then u can fold and u only lose ur bb

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Ewww. check/fold? Just assume somebody hit it?

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u bet 30dollars, they can easily call with their draws

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With bad odds

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or jack queen or jack 10 and catch a higher 2 pairs.

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With worse odds.

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they dont nkow how strong you are, but ur hand is strong enough to take it down on the flop

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This is true, but I think I'd rather get some value out of one pair type hands. Also, you're in a tricky spot if you DON'T take it down.

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but instead over bet the pot, which is not a good move at all,

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Uh.. what?

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check raise gets dead money in the pot and cut down their odds.

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This is true, and works when opponents are drawing, but it also bloats the pot when you are behind.

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so i think check raising is good

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Meh.. it's alright, and I would do it on occation, but I think the lead is much better.