hard · Poker Theory Fundamentals

Game: No-Limit Hold'em | Format: Cash Game | Blinds/Antes: 1/2, no ante | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: SB | Pot Size: 10 bb. Board: J♠ 7♦ 2♣. Scenario: Hero is out of position and the flop checks through. Why does the 'Turn Probe' frequency typically increase for the SB on a blank turn card?

1. SB is entitled to the pot because the in-position player showed 'weakness' by checking. (under this line)
2. The in-position player's checking range is 'capped,' meaning it rarely contains the strongest hands.
3. The SB has improved their absolute hand strength by seeing a free card.
4. The pot is now large enough that a bluff has better 'Pot Odds.'

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