Continuation Bet (C-Bet)

A continuation bet is a bet made on the flop by the player who raised pre-flop, continuing their aggression from before the flop. Since the pre-flop raiser is perceived to have a strong range, opponents often fold to a c-bet even when the flop didn't help the raiser.

C-bets are one of the most fundamental post-flop strategies. They exploit the fact that the flop misses both players most of the time, and the aggressor has the credibility advantage.

Modern poker has evolved beyond automatic c-betting. Good players vary their c-bet frequency based on board texture, opponent tendencies, and the number of players in the hand. Dry boards (e.g., K-7-2 rainbow) favor c-betting; wet boards (e.g., J-T-9 with a flush draw) require more caution.