The river really separates the pros from the amateurs. I don’t mean that pros tremble in fear of the river card while amateurs gleefully plan their latest bad beat. Quite the opposite, the river is probably the betting round where pro players generate the greatest edge over their amateur adversaries.
Amateur players tend not to bet [...]

When you’re out of position with a made hand, the most common decision is whether to bet your hand for value or to check it, looking to induce a bluff.
I find that most players tend to make this decision more based on their overall style than on any individual situation. Some players tend to bet [...]