How Do I know I can "Check"?

#1 22nd February 2009, 1:41 AM

Hello,

So far, I have played only online, and of course the computer tell me when I can check. But In a real game, I don't know if I can check or i have to fold.

How Do I know when it is possible to check and not to have to fold?

i have been in different table positions when the computer allows me to check, But I haven't figure it out why.

Looking forward to your response.

regards,

Chewie.

#2 22nd February 2009, 1:52 AM

In the first round, if somebody before you has bet and you are not the Big Blind, you have to bet or fold. If nobody before you has bet, you can check.

In subsequent rounds - regardless of whether you are the Big Blind or not - if somebody before you has bet, you have to bet or fold. If nobody before you has bet, you can check.

#3 22nd February 2009, 2:40 AM

I might also suggest you look into some basic hold 'em books. The Phil Gordon books are an easy read and start with the basics such as your question.

#4 22nd February 2009, 2:57 AM

Hard to summarize, but I'll try...

You can only check if no one else has bet more than what you have bet. (Including when you're on the big blind - which is basically a forced bet.)

Pre-Flop: If you're on the big blind, and no one raises, you can check. If you're not on the big blind, you have to fold.

Post-Flop: As long as no one makes a bet, you can check. If someone does bet, you have to fold.

#5 22nd February 2009, 11:53 AM

thank you very much for your responses.

I will try to find some good basic books about hold'em.

I would like to ask one more quick question: In the pre-flop there are always 2 rounds of bets if someone raises? or if some simply call, there must be 2 rounds? Does this also applies post-flop?

#6 22nd February 2009, 1:45 PM

Try to learn more about in poker teaching books.
There you can find many important information about betting, checking etc...
So it is different to play Tournaments or classic tables or sitngo.

#7 23rd February 2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewie49

I would like to ask one more quick question: In the pre-flop there are always 2 rounds of bets if someone raises? or if some simply call, there must be 2 rounds? Does this also applies post-flop?

Suppose the first three people check, then somebody bets. Everybody then has to make a decision whether to bet the same, bet more or fold. So those three people who checked will have to decide whether to stay in the hand by matching what has been bet, raise or fold. That's why it appears to be a second round.

Similarly if they bet the minimum bet (limp), and someone raises, they will be given the option to match the increased bet, re-raise or fold. If they re-raise then it will go around again, giving everyone that is left in yet another decision to make.

#8 23rd February 2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewie49

thank you very much for your responses.

I will try to find some good basic books about hold'em.

I would like to ask one more quick question: In the pre-flop there are always 2 rounds of bets if someone raises? or if some simply call, there must be 2 rounds? Does this also applies post-flop?

Before you rush out to buy some books, you can also google the question. There is a wealth of free information when it comes to poker basics.

#9 23rd February 2009, 1:52 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betting_(poker) ...would probably be a good start.

#10 23rd February 2009, 6:01 PM

I tend to not play alot of online poker, but when there are no bets in a single round of betting and the action comes to you, you can "Check" usualy a good tip is if the guy sitting to your immidiate right says, "Check" that means you can "Check"

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