What is the Check-raise? (3:00) The 7 Elements of the Check-Raise (4:20) 1. It looks very strong 2. You are choosing to bloat the pot 3. You know your intent; bluff or value 4. Ranges Matter 5. Images and Stats matter 6. The sizings involved matter 7. Good check-raise bluff spots are often bad double barrel bluff spots Making the Check-raise (9:10) Check-raising with 77 on AT5ss Check-raising with 77 on 875r Check-raising with KK on Q54ss Defending Against the Check-raise (25:30) Become a Student of the Check-raise (29:50) Challenge (31:55)

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