22 Oct 2025 Intermediate This material is for medium-skilled players barreling blockers check-raise donk bet GTO Mike Brady teams up with Gary Blackwood to break down five profitable bluffing situations in poker. They cover check-raising on paired boards, delayed c-betting, probe betting on dynamic flops, leading when textures shift, and barreling with blockers. All spots backed by GTO theory. Players underdefend check-raises on paired flops. Exploit capped ranges. Use blockers when draws complete to maximize fold equity. Master These Five High-Profit Bluff Spots: Check-raise paired flops like T-T-2 or Q-2-2 up to 25% when defending big blind—opponents fold too often Delay c-bet when opponent checks twice—their range is capped and contains fewer strong hands than theory suggests Probe bet on dynamic turns after flop checks back—opponents check back fewer overpairs than solvers do Lead out when board shifts in your favor—turns that make straights or two pairs let you attack with bluffs Triple barrel with Ace-high blocker when flush completes—blocking made flushes increases fold equity dramatically Adjust away from solver on later streets when opponents played too tight earlier—their ranges are stronger than expected Attack capped ranges aggressively—when opponents check twice or miss c-bets, they're weighted toward weak hands
