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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.