Continuation bet
A flop bet by the player who raised before the flop, continuing the aggression.
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- What it means
- The preflop raiser has the stronger range, so they often bet the flop, called a c-bet, whatever they hold. How often depends on the board.
- How it is calculated
- The rule of thumb: on a dry board, c-bet small with every hand. On a wet board, c-bet only with 55% or more equity against the villain's range, and check the rest.
- Worked example
- On K♠ 7♦ 2♣ the caller rarely connects, so a small c-bet wins the 5.5bb pot often. On 9♥ 8♥ 7♣ many calling hands have pairs and draws, so a weak ace checks.
- Why it matters
- Automatic c-betting on every board is expensive against players who call. Reading the board first keeps the c-bet profitable.
Lessons that teach it: Continuation bet or check, Facing a continuation bet, Betting again on the turn · lessons other than the free one need an invite
See also: Dry board, Wet board, Postflop rules of thumb