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    C-Bet — Continuation Bet

    Continuation Bet (or C-Bet for short) is a bet on the flop by the player who raised preflop. It's the most common action in modern poker — and essential for profitability. Correct C-Bet is profitable; automatic C-Bet in every spot — loses. In this guide you'll learn which boards to bet, in what size, and what to do when you get called.

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    Why C-Bet Works

    When you open preflop with a strong range (77+, AT+, KJ+), most of the time your range is stronger than the opponent\'s range on the flop. A small bet can fold out 2/3 of the opponent\'s hands — without you even needing to improve your hand.

    Statistically: opponents miss the flop ~65% of the time. A 33% pot C-Bet needs to work ~25% to be immediately profitable — meaning almost always profitable postflop.

    Good Boards for C-Bet

    • A-High Dry (A72r): your range is full of ace-x combos. C-Bet 33% almost always.
    • K-High Dry (KJ2r): similar. Large Range Bet.
    • Broadway Boards (KQJ): boards that connect to a position-opener\'s range.
    • Low Paired (55K, 226): no one has trips, C-Bet contains the opponent.

    Bad Boards for C-Bet

    • Middle Connected (876, 654): the Caller\'s (BB) range connects more than yours.
    • Monotone (♠♠♠): if you don\'t have a flush draw, consider Check.
    • Wet & Dynamic (JT9): too many draws, opponent will call/raise easily.

    C-Bet Sizings — By Purpose

    • 33% Pot (Range Bet): on dry boards good for your range. Bet your whole range.
    • 50-66% Pot: when you want value but also ready for Fold Equity.
    • 75-100% Pot (Polarized): for a very strong hand or a distinct bluff. Used mainly on turn and river.

    What to Do When Called

    1. Analyze the turn card: does it continue your story?
    2. If yes — Double Barrel (second bet on the turn).
    3. If not, but you still have Equity (Overcards, Backdoor) — Check-Give-Up.
    4. If your hand is strong — continue for value.

    Common C-Bet Mistakes

    • C-Bet 100% of the time — opponents will catch you and call/raise.
    • C-Bet too big on dry boards — wasted money, no difference between 33% and 75% in Fold Equity.
    • Not giving up on C-Bet when the board doesn\'t fit — not every flop demands a bet.
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