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All In After the Flop

Poker Doom — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:19:59 +0000

I was into something that was really disturbing.

The other night, I played with my friends. There was player A, B, and so on and so forth. Player A went all in and I called the all in as player B. Then next was player C who raised and player D called.

Later on, I tried to check but some did told me that I have to call or fold player C because of having some chips. I was hesitant to do any of the two for I only wanted to compete for the all in and not the side pot actually.

If you were on my shoes that time, what will you do?

Gian
Gian,

Since player C had more chips than you, you had to either call their raise, or fold. The side pot is still part of the original hand. You cannot only compete for the main pot.

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Check and Raise in Holdem

Poker Doom — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:30:13 +0000

I’m just a starting poker player and as of now I’m not yet so sure about some stuff particularly about check and raise in the same round of betting in regular poker. I know it’s not possible to check and raise in the same round of betting in regular games, but how about in Holdem?

Thanks!
Clark
Clark,

A check-raise is not only a common occurrence in Holdem, it is an encouraged tool for players to develop. When you are trying to extract money from an overly aggressive player, then checking to this player to induce a bet can be the proper play. You can then raise them to force more money into the pot or maybe even force them to fold if they were bluffing.

Also, whoever told you that you cannot check-raise during other forms of poker was mistaken. While it used to be frowned upon to do a check-raise and even banned in some casinos, the practice is now considered a standard part of playing poker.

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All Because of the Rake

Poker Doom — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:57:11 +0000

Hello,

I have a question, it’s something about what happened to me in a no limit game online. I’m actually heads up and by the river, there is an A high straight up on the table. Well, there aren’t three card to a flush, therefore the nuts are still on. Then, my opponent called for a check so I go all in. Suddenly, he made a call and we divided the pot.

After that, I received a message from that player telling me that what I did just increased the rake so the casino ended up making more than we do. Well, I believe I did the right thing for it was a split pot and we are in a low limit type of game.

Any comment about what happened?

Thanks!
Norman
Norman,

Your opponent was saying that there wasn’t any reason to bet since there is an ace high straight on the board. He is correct. You basically increased the pot and gave the card room more money. When a nut hand is on the board, betting will usually only put money in the casino’s pocket. There isn’t any point to it.

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Check Raise and 3 Bets

Poker Doom — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:15:29 +0000

Hi,

Thanks for all the help! It was very appreciated.

By the way, I would like to clarify something again. In one of your articles, you have mentioned something about “or you may want to check raise them and see if they three bet you”. What do you mean by that? Can you please give me an example or instance?

I’ve been playing for just about 2 months, so I don’t totally understand everything yet, particularly stuff about “check raise” or 3 bets. Hope you understand.

Thanks!
Kent
Kent,

A check raise is where you check the betting to your opponent, they bet out, and then your raise them.

To three bet is when there is a bet and a raise already in the pot and then you make another raise. The initial bet is the first bet, the raise is the second bet, and your raise is the third bet.

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