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 Originally Posted by storm75m
Originally Posted by jmontis
first of all, checking a set is the wrong way to play it most of the time.
your table image also has a lot to do with how much action you get, unless you happen to be in a very good game.
If you're playing stakes <= 25NL , straight forward play is probably best, but you have to mix things up any higher.
Good one on table image, forgot to mention that.
About sets, why is checking the set wrong most of the time? Usually a set is so well hidden, it seems like the perfect time to trap. (Only with un- coordinated board of course)
Weak betting a set is usually better than check-raising. This is because the only people that are going to pay you off with a set are two pair and top pair, usually top pair/overpair. These people know what it means when somebody that has called preflop and then check-raised means. You won't get much more money out of them. If you weak bet then reraise or go all-in after you are reraised then you are much more likely to be called after the weak bet. Also, every thing you put in the pot when you have the best hand adds value and discourages draws. Don't let somebody catch a gutshot or runner runner for free. By weak betting you are at least making it less profitable to draw. People that will pay you off will likely reraise you anyway.
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