Check in the Dark

Basic Definition

Checking in the dark means checking before the next card is revealed. It is done before the turn or river card is dealt and may involve strategic intentions.

Specific Situation

• When the flop is and Player A is the first to act, they declare a check in the dark before the turn card is revealed. In this case, regardless of the turn card, Player A's action is treated as a check.

Important Information

• Check-in-the-dark may be used when checking across the entire range.

Examples of Term Usage

"After the flop, he declared a check in the dark before seeing the next turn card."