medium · Poker Theory River

Game: NLHE | Format: 6-Max Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 200 | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size:50 On the river, Villain checks. Hero holds a medium-strength hand. Why is 'checking back' often the worst of the three options (Check, Bet Small, Bet Large)?

1. Checking back invites a check-raise
2. Checking back is the standard GTO play
3. Guarantees Hero never wins more than the pot; misses thin value from worse pairs
4. Betting large is required to fold out better hands (under this line) (under this line)

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