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Continuation Bets in Poker: When to Fire and When to Check

    In the world of  Texas Hold’em poker strategy , few moves are as widely used—or as widely misplayed—as the  continuation bet  (or  c-bet ). Whether you’re playing cash games, tournaments, or online poker, understanding when to fire and when to check behind can dramatically improve your win rate at  MyBookie Casino    In this guide, we’ll break down the fundamentals of c-betting, show you when it’s profitable, when it’s dangerous, and how to balance your ranges so you don’t become predictable. What Is a Continuation Bet? A  continuation bet  is a bet made by the player who took the lead preflop (the  preflop raiser ) when the flop is revealed. Instead of slowing down, you “continue” the story of strength you told before the flop. Example: You raise preflop with A♦K♣, the big blind calls, and the flop comes 8♠4♣2♥. Even though you missed the board, firing a c-bet here often wins the pot uncontested. 👉  For a more detail...