The continuation bet is an arrow that belongs in the quiver of every poker player. It is a fundamental part of any player’s game, so let’s get acquainted.

You are the pre flop raiser in a Betfair Poker Live event; you find yourself at the flop after receiving one – or multiple – calls; then, you bet. This act is a Continuation Bet or C-Bet for short.

The difficulty in learning to c-bet is pulling the trigger during the times you have missed the flop and have nothing but air. But over time the action becomes automatic, especially when you learn to understand, if your strategy is successful, you will win more money than you lose irrespective of the times you miss and have to fold.

The best rule of thumb is to c-bet a lot. It is always better to be doing it more often than not, as it should show a profit over the long run. 

For the sake of continuous improvement, many poker tips websites recommend Heads Up Display (HUD). One of the very best statistics to use on your HUD is the fold to c-bet statistic. 

If you are facing a player who rarely folds to a c-bet then adjust your strategy. Maybe check the flop and go for a delayed c-bet on the turn? If you are playing against opponents who have a very high fold to c-bet statistic, then you know only to move forward with extremely strong hands if they call.

When making c-bets, always pay consideration to your bet sizing; if you are playing against an opponent who folds a high percentage of the time then make your bets smaller. If you have a great hand against a player who never folds, then make the bets higher.

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