Checking With A Chip
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I’m taking a little mini-vacation this week, so I don’t have a full-length post for you today. But I figured I’d toss out a quick little concept that Dusty Schmidt (Leatherass) mentioned recently in a Stoxpoker video. I don’t remember what he called it, but I call the play ...
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It’s actually similar to the “weak lead” you mention in PNLH V.1 near the end. I feel the play is much more profitable in online poker, because
a) the chance that your opponent will fold is bigger, or at least it’s >0%
b) you can really get people to fold to the minimum bet.
Most people I played with will keep you honest for a minimum bet on the river in live poker; even with nothing.