How do you play the turn card?

[jonnyboy]

all in lol

[FrankWhite]

Talk about nonspecific. You could write a series of books to answer this question.

[MovingFlea]

Talk about nonspecific. You could write a series of books to answer this question.

and yet you can't give a simple sentence. I hope you enjoy those 5 points.

[FrankWhite]

Give me a simple scenario, I'll give you my simple opinion. I guess that makes 10. I'll try not to spend it all in one place...

[tracyrickrobby]

this was a great thread to read!! had me cracking up laughing!! LOL LOL

[TheHaversham]

The more I think about it, the more I believe the correct answer is FOLD.

[pingpongpro]

To give you a real answer, the turn is the most important street in tournament poker. In general, most non-regs tend to call the turn too wide, either drawing or trying to pick up a read on the river (this is not to say that doublefloating is bad, it is sometimes important to have in your arsenal). In general, your play on the turn will be based on your opponent, how much money you want in the pot, and whether you want a fold or more action. If you have the betting lead IP on the turn, keep in mind that if you check back:
1) you are playing for only one more street of value (a raise on the river will usually look suspicious to good player and your opponent won't often c/r you) or
2)your bluffs will be less believable on the river. (suicide bluff line)
IP if you decide you want to continue to bet, you have much more flexibility:
1)With value hands, the 2nd barrel will often cause your opponent to check river (If he calls), meaning you can then go for 3rd street of value or go to a showdown
2)with bluffs, you will get a fold from those who love to float; if raised you will save the $ you might have spent on a 3rd barrel; and if called you can decide to fire once more on river (once again villains often will check after your 2 barrels)
this post is just for IP with betting lead, will describe more aspects in future posts... Always know what you plan to do when called or raised, and your plays should be largely opponent specific

[jasonv12]

I think you shouldn't generalize something like this.

[KaineB]

all depends on how the players in played pre flop, and flop.. also depends on your positioning

[pingpongpro]

agreed; if i was to seriously write something about this; it would take me days