C-Bet (Continuation Bet)
C-Bet（持续下注）
A continuation bet (c-bet) is a bet made by the player who took the last aggressive action preflop, continuing that aggression on the flop. C-betting is effective because the preflop raiser has a range advantage on most board textures. Modern strategy uses smaller c-bet sizes at higher frequencies, rather than the older approach of larger bets with fewer bluffs.
Example
You raise preflop with AK and the flop comes 7♠ 4♦ 2♣. You c-bet half pot even though you missed.
Related Terms
More Betting Terms
3-Bet
The third bet in a betting round — typically a re-raise preflop.
Value Bet
A bet made with a strong hand to get called by worse hands.
Check-Raise
Checking first, then raising after an opponent bets.
Donk Bet
A bet made into the preflop raiser by a player who is out of position.
Overbet
A bet larger than the current pot size.
Double Barrel
Following up a flop c-bet with another bet on the turn.