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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