Donk Bet
Donk Bet（反主动下注）
A donk bet is a bet made by the out-of-position player into the preflop raiser, rather than checking to them. Historically considered a weak play (hence 'donk'), modern poker theory recognizes strategic donk bets on specific board textures where the out-of-position player has a range advantage. It prevents the raiser from realizing free equity and can put them in tough spots.
Example
On a 7♠ 7♦ 2♥ flop, the big blind donk bets into the preflop raiser because the BB's range connects better with this paired board.
Related Terms
More Betting Terms
3-Bet
The third bet in a betting round — typically a re-raise preflop.
C-Bet (Continuation Bet)
A bet made by the preflop raiser on the flop, regardless of whether they connected.
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.
Overbet
A bet larger than the current pot size.
Double Barrel
Following up a flop c-bet with another bet on the turn.