What Are We Checking, Exactly?

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Stud

Chen: X-X / {5-Spades} {2-Spades} {3-Hearts} {4-Spades} / X
Lisandro: X-X / {10-Clubs} {j-Hearts} {9-Diamonds} {8-Hearts} / X

Two very coordinated boards and a communication problem may have led to a missed bet for Jeff Lisandro. Bill Chen completed third street and was called by Lisandro. Chen bet fourth street after Lisandro checked the lead; Lisandro called. On fifth street Lisandro still had the lead and opted to bet it. It was Chen's turn to call.

Both players checked sixth street. Down the river, Chen checked his hole cards several times.

"Want to check again?" Lisandro asked.

Chen must have just heard "Check again," because he responded, "You check? Ok I check. I have queens up," and opened {q-Clubs} {q-Spades} {2-Diamonds} . Lisandro opened a full house, {j-Diamonds} {j-Hearts} {8-Clubs} , and collected the pot without further discussion.