<H2>The Continuation Bet</H2><SPAN class=post-date title=Date>May 4, 2009</SPAN> <!--<span title="Time">2:14 am</span> <span title="Author">steve</span> <span title="Category">Online No Limit Texas Holdem Betting</span> --><SPAN class=entry>
What is a Continuation Bet and How is it Used in No Limit Texas Holdem Tournament Play?
The continuation bet (also known as a ”C-bet”) is when a player makes a raise preflop and then makes another follow up bet after the flop. Continuation betting in your tournaments is very important especially if you miss the flop and don’t know what to do. When you raise preflop you are showing strength. So why not take another stab at the pot by betting? This will give you two ways to win the pot:

1. <LI>Your opponent can fold and you can take it down right there.</LI> <LI>Your opponent might sense strength in your raise and and fold on the turn or the river.</LI>

Continuation betting in your no limit Texas Holdem poker tournament is a great way to build your stack and find out where you are in the hand. This does not mean you have to bet every single flop every time you raise! Mix it up to keep your opponents guessing. Keep in mind, your opponent can not possibly know exactly what you hold in your hand so this is a rather easy way to take the pot down if you don’t get any resistance.

When not to continuation bet.

• <LI>If you raise and you are called by 2 or more opponents and you completely miss the flop. Continuation betting might not be a good idea since you will have to go through two people to take down the pot. The ideal situation for C-betting is when you raise and are called and then your opponent checks to you.</LI>

How do I size my continuation bet?

• <LI>The size of the pot will determine the size of the continuation bet. Let’s say you raise preflop with “AJ” offsuit. The big blind calls you and the flop comes out “3 K 9?. The big blind checks and gives you the opportunity to make a continuation bet. The pot is “89,450 chips”. Now keep in mind you are not playing the strength of your hand. You are playing the weakness of your opponents hand.</LI>

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