What are some specific situations where checking in the dark could be a good idea?

[Mike_25]

Checking in the dark ain't always a bad play, you feel me? There are definitely times where it's the smart move to check call and keep that pot small.

For example, say you got a janky pair of sixes or something and the action comes to you on the flop. Chances are that hand ain't winning this pot, so checking is the move. It lets the action pass to the next guy so you can just fold if the betting gets crazy. No need to throw good money after bad!

Or maybe the flop comes down dry as a bone, like 7-5-2 offsuit. Hands are probably garbage in this spot, so checking keeps the pot small and gives you more outs if a juicy turn or river card comes. If a good card hits, you got ways to win the pot. If not, you ain't out much.

Sometimes you just wanna represent a weak hand to build the pot. Check calling a small bet may get that pot cooking if an aggressive player wants to overbet the turn or river. They blow the pot up, you just call. Easy money!

And for sure, against maniacs who love to overbet pots, checking is the strat. Let em overbet their B-hole hands and then you can just muck for much less.

There's a time and place for checking in the dark, otherwise known as playing "poke-a-holic" poker. But as always, you gotta consider the field, stack sizes, pot odds and more. Can't just be checking on autopilot thinkin' it'll work out.

Overall though, don't be afraid to check in the dark when the time's right. It's a solid strat that'll win you more pots than it loses. And when in doubt, it's always better than just calling blind. Check, call AND learn, ya feel?

 

[Crazy_winner]

You can avoid revealing any information about the potency of your hand based on how you respond to the flop, turn, or river by checking in the dark.
When you hold a powerful hand, checking in the dark can sometimes be an effective strategy for trapping your opponents into betting.

 

[Dallax]

Checking in the dark is a risky play, but it can be a good idea in some specific situations. When you are first to act and you have a weak hand. Checking in the dark can be a way to avoid giving away information about your hand strength. If you check, your opponent will not know if you have a strong hand or a weak hand. This can give you an advantage later in the hand when you have more information about the board.