[frappeboy]

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I don't agree with this. The fact is they bricked. They are going to see 5th whether you bet or not, and they will definitely appreciate being able to see it for free.

On 5th if they improve their draw or make a pair, they are calling. If not they are folding.

The time to not bloat is on 3rd (but not in this particular hand) or on 4th when someone appears to have improved their draw.

When the draws have bricked is the ideal time to get more money in.

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The point is the Hero's hand doesn't do well in a multi-way pot, is partially dead, and very likely isn't even the best hand right now. Betting 4th makes it more likely that one of the drawing hands will continue past 5th street, even if they don't improve their original draw.. One of the villians may make a small pair and decide to continue 5th because the pot has gotten so large. Or perhaps they might pickup a gutshot and decide to continue. Also, it becomes easier for you to get away from the hand if 5th comes bad, which is very important because based on what happens on 5th street you either have a hand that you'll likely go the distance with, or a hand which you'll likely muck. This bet on 4th is usually right if you likely have the best high hand, (Say a pair of aces of kings here). But in this case there is a good chance you don't even have that.