Check Raising

A check raise is when you check with the intention of raising on the same betting round. Check raising is sometimes better than just betting a hand. It depends on the type of players to your left. If you have some very aggressive players to your left, a check raise can tone down their aggressive style.

A check raise works by either driving out your opponents, or by inducing them to put money in a pot when you have a very strong hand. Check raising can also slow down an agressive players betting, as they are afraid of being check raised by you. It is one of your weapons against aggressive players.

The down side of a check raise is that others to your left may just check. Then, you have given everyone a free card. Free cards can help you opponents beat your strong starting hand.

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