re: Poker & How to play flush draw on flop?
Like others said, it depends on a lot of factors and Fundiver gives a nice breakdown. Factors making me more likely to bet:
Fold Equity. The key one -- how likely are my opponents to fold if I bet?
Showdown Value. The less showdown value your hand has, the more likely you should be to bet since that's the only way to win the pot.
Passive Opponents. Also important, the more passive your opponents the less likely you are to face a raise if you bet.
Combo Draw. Adding a straight draw should make you more inclined to bet your equity. (Adding in a low pair though should usually make you less inclined to bet because of the showdown value.)
Being Out of Position. This one definitely depends some, but I usually bet flush draws more OOP because when you have position you also have the option of checking back and taking the free card whereas from OOP if you check you can always face a bet from your opponent.
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