River play is one of the most critical points in poker – the pot’s built, the cards are run out – but many players consider river problems to be a simple matter of checking when they think they’re beat and betting when they think they’re ahead (with some exceptions for the occasional bluff). In this video, we break down the mechanics of the river and dissect checking the river in position, outlining when you should, when you shouldn’t and why.
This video runs a touch over 7 minutes and is part one of a two-part series. This part focuses exclusively on checking the river in position (when you’ve been checked to). Part two will cover checking the river when you’re first to act (out of position).
Topics covered are applicable to both cash and tournament play.
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