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Pit Clark's Poker Lessons: When to Check Instead of Bet
StrategyApril 25, 2026·1 min read

Pit Clark's Poker Lessons: When to Check Instead of Bet


Poker player Pit Clark recently shared some insights on common mistakes players make that can burn their winrate. One of the key points he discussed is the tendency to always bet when players have equity, even when a check might be the better move.

Pit Clark advises that players should not always bet when they have equity, sometimes a check is the right move. He mentions that players often overbluff in 3bet pots, leading to situations where a check might be more effective.

Pit Clark suggests that players should not always bet when they have equity, sometimes a check is the right move.

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