
zebranky
Rock Star
Silver Level
So someone last night questioned me on this particular tactic, and I wanna see peoples thoughts on it. It's worked for me for a while now, although I do take an occasional hit for it.
I play mostly live games (in a casino). If the PF betting finishes and I'm going to be the first person to act on the flop, I automatically check blind (a check before the flop is actually dealt).
Now, I understand that I take a risk here - letting someone else bet first if I hit Top pair with a reasonable (but not great) kicker, or allowing free cards if I hit two pair with a 3-card straight on the board.
The flipside is that I gain some of the power of the Button - assuming anyone bets the flop at all, I get to be the last one to act (ie, the last one to fold/call/raise after seeing the flop cards). I've had plenty of times where I hit 2 pair, and CO or button tries to buy the pot when it checks to them, only to be raised by me in the SB. Once everyone has seen me do it a few times, it's even more useful. Everyone knows I check blind regardless of my hand, so I now give no information about my hand to players in late position - compared to a check after the flop comes out, which sends a clear signal.
let me hear it - the good, the bad, and (especially if anyone else has tried it or seen it) the stories.
I play mostly live games (in a casino). If the PF betting finishes and I'm going to be the first person to act on the flop, I automatically check blind (a check before the flop is actually dealt).
Now, I understand that I take a risk here - letting someone else bet first if I hit Top pair with a reasonable (but not great) kicker, or allowing free cards if I hit two pair with a 3-card straight on the board.
The flipside is that I gain some of the power of the Button - assuming anyone bets the flop at all, I get to be the last one to act (ie, the last one to fold/call/raise after seeing the flop cards). I've had plenty of times where I hit 2 pair, and CO or button tries to buy the pot when it checks to them, only to be raised by me in the SB. Once everyone has seen me do it a few times, it's even more useful. Everyone knows I check blind regardless of my hand, so I now give no information about my hand to players in late position - compared to a check after the flop comes out, which sends a clear signal.
let me hear it - the good, the bad, and (especially if anyone else has tried it or seen it) the stories.