Bet Turn for Free Showdown (1) - Basic Ideas
by MiiWiin
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What is a bet for free showdown?
PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (6-handed)
Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25)
MP ($25)
CO ($25)
Hero ($25)
SB ($25)
BB ($25)
Preflop: Hero is BU with 6
, 6
2 folds, CO raises $1.00, Hero calls $1.00, 2 folds
Flop: ($2.35) 3
, 4, 7
(2 players)
CO bets $1.50, Hero calls $1.50
Turn: ($5.35) 8 (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $3.25
A turn bet for free showdown means that you value bet on the turn in position, hoping that a weaker hand will call. If your opponent calls and checks to you on the river, you can check behind and take a free showdown, since this spot might be too marginal for another value bet.
PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (6-handed)
Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25)
MP ($25)
CO ($25)
Hero ($25)
SB ($25)
BB ($25)
Preflop: Hero is BU with 6 , 6
2 folds, CO raises $1.00, Hero calls $1.00, 2 folds
Flop: ($2.35) 3, 4, 7 (2 players)
CO bets $1.50, Hero calls $1.50
Turn: ($5.35) 8 (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $3.25. CO calls $3.25
River: ($5.35) Q (2 players)
CO checks, Hero checks
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