Question of the Week Test Your Poker Skills
No-Limit Hold'em
Pot: $101
Blinds: /
Question
Average $1/$2 game online. The button is a decent player who hasn't got out of line but is by no means a pro. You raise your A-J suited from UTG to $7. It's folded to the button who calls. Blinds fold, heads-up to flop of J
3
9
. You bet $12 and he smooth-calls. The turn brings the 5
and you bet $30. Once again he calls. River brings 8
.
What should you do?
Correct Answer:
This bet is designed to be a blocking bet. You don't want to check here and have your opponent dictate the bet size. Betting small on the river establishes a decent bet that you can hopefully see a showdown for. If you are raised, you’re most likely beat and you can safely fold. If you check, your opponent may get it into his head that he can bluff you, and any decent-sized bet on the river puts you in a difficult spot. This small bet should take that thought out of his head.
Pot: $101
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