http://hellscoldday.com/2008/checking-in-the-dark/ The Unlikely Guide to Poker Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://hellscoldday.com/2008/checking-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-590 Will Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:11:49 +0000 http://hellscoldday.com/?p=220#comment-590 I'm fond of 'betting in the dark' whenever anyone checks in the dark. I don't know if that's allowed in the actual rules of poker, but we allow it in our home game. Messes up the dealer when there's a pot sized bet and a call in the pot before the flop even comes... I’m fond of ‘betting in the dark’ whenever anyone checks in the dark. I don’t know if that’s allowed in the actual rules of poker, but we allow it in our home game. Messes up the dealer when there’s a pot sized bet and a call in the pot before the flop even comes…

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]]> http://hellscoldday.com/2008/checking-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-178 shellfsh Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:51:22 +0000 http://hellscoldday.com/?p=220#comment-178 big fan of the move.. it is another tool in your arsenal and when used at the right time will throw any opponent off.. big fan of the move.. it is another tool in your arsenal and when used at the right time will throw any opponent off..

]]> http://hellscoldday.com/2008/checking-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Steve Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:21:48 +0000 http://hellscoldday.com/?p=220#comment-177 If I check in the dark it's to fuck with people and to be an asshole. And if someone does it to me I raise no matter what. If I check in the dark it’s to fuck with people and to be an asshole. And if someone does it to me I raise no matter what.

]]> http://hellscoldday.com/2008/checking-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-171 michaelhugs Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:46:25 +0000 http://hellscoldday.com/?p=220#comment-171 I like it. Can't say I've heard of that yet, although I've seen people check basically before they even see the flop. I've done it too, subconsciously. I like the idea of saying "I'm checking in the dark." to someone. I think it could mess with their game if it is used rarely. I like it. Can’t say I’ve heard of that yet, although I’ve seen people check basically before they even see the flop. I’ve done it too, subconsciously. I like the idea of saying “I’m checking in the dark.” to someone. I think it could mess with their game if it is used rarely.

]]> http://hellscoldday.com/2008/checking-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Grundy Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:01:12 +0000 http://hellscoldday.com/?p=220#comment-170 I agree, anytime your opponent is thrown off his game is worth it. Of course, you have to keep this tactic rarely used for it to work. I agree, anytime your opponent is thrown off his game is worth it. Of course, you have to keep this tactic rarely used for it to work.

]]> http://hellscoldday.com/2008/checking-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-169 PokerPlasm Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:38:14 +0000 http://hellscoldday.com/?p=220#comment-169 What about the psychological factor? You are utilizing a seldom used tactic, and that could throw your opponent off a bit. Maybe they over think it, which could help you out determining what they have. What about the psychological factor? You are utilizing a seldom used tactic, and that could throw your opponent off a bit. Maybe they over think it, which could help you out determining what they have.

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