continuation bet

A 'continuation bet' is a strategic move in poker where a player who raised in the previous round continues to bet, often to maintain pressure on opponents.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Voice:
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Voice:

Definition

C1Poker

(technical)A wager made by a player who raised in the previous round, continuing to bet in the current round to maintain control and pressure opponents.

Example

  • After raising preflop, John made a continuation bet on the flop to keep the pressure on his opponents.
  • She decided to make a continuation bet to disguise the strength of her hand and build the pot.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "continuation bet":

donk bet