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cburke
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02-21-2006, 04:13 AM
Post subject: "Raise for the free card"?
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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I don't really understand the concept of "raising for the free card". I understand it to mean (or could mean) raising in late position after the flop with the idea that after the turn the remaining players will check to you. You would then have the option of taking a free card.
What I don't understand is how this raise prior to the turn influences them to check it to you. Is it because they don't want to bet and be raised and they believe you may do this because of you raised them on the flop?
Thanks!
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STIdrivr
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Southern california
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well this doesnt work as well in small stakes, like .10 / .05 and .25 / .10 games. In NL holdem usually when someone bets on the flop and someone calls out of position they will usually check on the turn.What you said at the end is true too. You want to try to"raise for the free card" when you are last to act on the flop proferably against 1 opponent. Its less likely you will get a free card if there are obvious draws on the flop like two of the same suit or 3 cards connected.
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salt3d
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 69
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Poker players have a tendency to check to someone who raised on the previous round.
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Fearing the strength shown by the raiser, they instinctively check.
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Even when someone improves on fourth street, he often does not bet. He anticipates that the flop aggressor will bet, so he checks, hoping to trap the bettor and anyone caught in between for two bets.
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The concept is applicable to limit, where the bet size doubles on the turn. If you're planning to call on the flop and the turn, raising the flop can give you the opportunity to check the turn, costing one small bet less to see the river than just calling. Obviously if you make your hand on the turn you don't need a free card and will bet again.
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donkbee
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WELP
Join Date: May 2005
Location: so close but so far
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Check out this really good post:
http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...761&highlight=
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fnord
Why poker fucks with our heads: it's the master that beats you for bringing in the paper, then gives you a milkbone for peeing on the carpet.
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cburke
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 8
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Thanks everyone! I agree, Courtiebee, that was an excellent post you referenced as well.
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