Bluff
A bet or raise made with a weak hand intended to make opponents fold better hands. Successful bluffing requires understanding your opponent's tendencies, choosing appropriate spots (favorable board textures, position advantage), and sizing your bet convincingly. Bluffing is an essential part of poker strategy that keeps opponents guessing.
Example
The river completes a possible flush draw. You missed everything but fire a 75% pot bet representing the flush. Your opponent tanks and folds their top pair.
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