Sometimes early position can be a great place to bluff. First of all I like the Check Raise... as if you didn't know... But I find that a check raise on the turn in early position can be a great play. Look at this with me. You are first to act after the flop. Maybe the flop comes Say Jack high. You check and the entire talbe checks. The turn comes with a card lower than the highest card that flopped.... something less than a Jack.. You check again and wait for someone to bet. After they bet is a great timeto check raise their turn bet. You see a player with a weak jack may have checked the flop, but since you check raised him on the turn he will put you on a very strong hand and should lay it down.

This is much more effective than simply leading out with a bet on the flop, plus it traps more money in the pot for you to add to you stack.

Now thats a very good tip DOC.

I use that little trick when I'm playing live all the time. For me it works better if I check-raise on the turn when holding the nuts first ( 1 or 2 ) then a good check-raise Bluff works almost every time LOL.


Well when is the next tip of the week?

Thanks for everything you do for us DOC.....Keep up the good work!

ty gg
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I am spread a bit thin lately.. but...... if you know anyone who would like to deliver a tip of the week.... HIN HINT.... I know you are qualified..... I been on the wrong end of the cards with you a time or two

You got it DOC!!! I'll try my best. If it's OK with you I'll mix it up a bit, and post a tip about online play & live play.

Thanks for the opportunity!!!

ty gg
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