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Originally Posted by Get_With_It
So if we're betting the flop to shut down on the turn, what's the point of betting the flop? To put more money in the pot when we're behind? To bluff later?
Villain sometimes (or even
often) folds on the flop, but when he calls we get to realize our equity in full (unless he donks the turn), because we always see the river if we check back turn, which gives us a chance to make 2pr or trips (or better). That is to say, for the price of one bet, we often get to see all five cards.
If you check back the flop, you probably have to fold on a lot of turn cards if/when villain makes a delayed c-bet, so you don't get the chance to realize your equity. e.g. Imagine the flop checks through and the turn is any Broadway card. You can't float with 3rd pair, no draw now, as villain is somewhat likely to also bet the river.
I'd
guess the "solution" utilizes a mixed strat of betting and checking the flop in this spot, but I'm just guessing. I usually take a stab with any kind of equity when a villain fails to c-bet in a 3-bet pot.