Big bet on turn or river?

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lukeellul92

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I've been wondering lately when I play, I'll have a villain who might raise preflop, check the flop, doesn't get bet into, and then checks the turn, where I will then bet on the turn and he still calls, and then checks the river and still calls.

Now, I know this question isn't exactly black and white, but I'm gonna try my best here.


If the villain raises preflop out of position then checks the flop, you might sometimes think he is employing the "check-call" strategy, however if he doesn't get bet into, and checks the turn, would this be an optimal time to bet big and just take the pot down now? say bet maybe a little over 3/4 of the pot?

Or would you bet small here, hope for a call and then bet big on the river?

Obviously this depends on your hole cards and the board, but as a general rule of thumb, what would be your best advice?

I also feel if there's a flush and straight draw, you should bet big on the turn to avoid them getting a good price to call for a river card, is this correct?

I feel like my bets have been too small previously in comparison to the pot and thats why I get people calling when they show weakness.

sorry if this isn't easy to understand!
 
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Hi,

Remember if someone raises in front of you, its likely he has a better starting hand then yours. So, if he checks the flop and calls your bet, it could mean one of these things:
- He missed the flop, but he's not willing to give up on his hand yet because of the starting strength of his hand.
- He's got a very good hand and he's trying to trap you.
- He made some connection with the flop and is unsure if he's ahead
- He's got a draw.

Remember that you can check the flop as well behind him if ur unsure, if he then checks again on the turn, it is very likely he'll give up right then and there if u bet ( and this doesnt have to be a big bet, 1/3rd of the pot will usually do ).

Good luck!
 
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I think the most important information you can get is what does the villain have that he played this way. When you notice him consistently playing this same style, then you can exploit it, and take down some pots with a big bluff, or when you make your draw try to extract additional calls from him.
 
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