[Buzz]

Donger - I like the play, but probably would forgo using it.

It's one of the differences between playing more or less anonymously on-line as opposed to playing in the same room with your opponents.

Many people hate you to the point of wanting you dead when you check-raise them. I'm serious.

I have seen some nasty fist fights develop in poker games over the years as a result of one player check-raising another. If you're a winning player, people may tend to resent you anyhow. I don't think you want people looking to take revenge.

But check-raising is within the rules, and I like it here. Hero is basically semi-bluffing with the check-raise. Very hard to read if not used too often. Some opponents who bet the turn after a check would fold poor or mediocre hands to the raise.

Nice play.

Buzz