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 [...]

You raise preflop, and one player calls. The flop misses you. Your opponent checks, and you bet. Your opponent calls. The turn misses you. Or maybe it gives you a draw. Or maybe it gives you a weak made hand. Your opponent checks. Do you bet, or do you check? When To Fire A Second [...]

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The Play: The Blocking Bet
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