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Archive for March 20th, 2009

Check-Raise is the way!

by Themistocles Cal

One of the most efficient mode known to poker players is the check-raise. This is a way that’s considered a money making method, if done properly. By utilizing this properly, you will definitely get more pots than you can ever think of. What check-raise actually does is it lets you to manage and have power over the pace of a game; it frightens your opponents and places them on a “tilt”.

Why aren’t a lot people using this method? This question has bothered me for a while. I by no means thought it to be a top secret. Going back to the issue, to master the check-raise, you have to first be aware of what the check-raise truly is.

Check-raise is letting players to pass and still preserve their cards or when a player checks to his opponent who places a bet. Then the player proceeds to raise his opponent. This down-to-earth line of attack is above all prevailing for variety of reasons.

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