Is Checking with a weaker pair actually smart?

#1 3rd January 2007, 1:00 AM

Checking with a weaker hand will give the opponent the idea that you can be bluffed. Although checking will allow you to stay in the game with no fees, but it also gives away your hand strength. So, is checking really smart?

#2 3rd January 2007, 1:15 AM

You're going to need to add a tiny bit more context to get a useful answer to that matey

What kind of situation are you thinking of?

#3 4th January 2007, 12:19 AM

I assume you mean checking with position... yeah, sometimes its okay to check behind, especially on a draw. although, a bet can usually earn you a free card on a higher round (in limit)... it does give away the strength of your hand too, but if you know you're beaten, and you know they'll call, do not bet...simple

#4 17th March 2007, 11:55 AM

It really depends on how the player plays and how many people are in,but personally preflop i generally raise about 500 and after if nothing comes out i min raise.

#5 17th March 2007, 11:57 AM

assuming you meen poket pair:

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