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Folding When the Pot is Big

1. What must you be aware of ?

In holdem situations sometimes develop where it is virtually impossible for your opponent to be bluffing.

1. What does this mean?

Even though the pot may be quite large, it is frequently correct to throw away your hand.

1. Example?

Suppose the pot is many-handed and you get a free play in the big blind.

You hold 7♦ 2♣ and the flop comes 7♥ 6♣ 2♠.

You check, planning to check-raise, but no one bets.

The fourth street card is the Q♦.

Again you check, planning to check-raise.

On fifth poker street, another Queen hits.

You should now check and fold.