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An Expert Play

1. Suppose a good player with a strong upcard raises on third poker street and you call. On fourth street he catches “good” and you catch seemingly weak. He bets and you call.

On fifth street he catches a strong card and you again catch what looks like a possible blank, and this time he checks. What should you usually do?
Bet and expect to take the pot.

2. Example?
Your opponent starts with an ace up, catches a king, and then catches a nine. You start with a jack up, catch a seven, and then are dealt a six. Bet on fifth street if your opponent checks after poker betting on the previous two rounds.

3. Why does this work?
Your opponent has decided to semi-bluff anymore and hopes he can represent a slowplay. Then, when you bet, your bet shows him that you must be strong. The idea is that when a good player checks what appears to be an obvious betting hand on fifth street, you often can steal the pot.