Bet out, or give a free card?

[CJC]

Andy is not far off.

If this opponent isn't the moron that I said he was, and doesn't put you on trips. Then he should RAISE.

What are you going to do then?

Now even though I said bet, it was cause I think this player is a moron. Against a tough opponent, then checking comes a very good option.

CJ

P.S. - Are you normally a HOld'Em player?

I'm confused. What is the simple hand you hand in min?

Stud is a superior poker game because you can by your betting action (or inaction) influence the distribution of cards dealt on the next and subsequent streets. You cannot do this in Hold'em, or Omaha or other games that have community cards. Stud is certaintly a more complex game than Hold'em because you have to remember all exposed cards that are folded especcially if these are cards that can help your or your opponent's hand(s).