Definition
A continuation bet is a postflop bet by the player who took the last aggressive action preflop (usually the raiser).
Continuation bet (c-bet)
A bet made on the flop by the preflop aggressor.
Key points
- C-bets leverage range advantage and fold equity.
- Sizing depends on board texture and range interaction.
- Good c-bets mix value and bluffs.
Common misconceptions
Myth
You should c-bet every flop.
Reality
Some boards favor the caller and require checking.
Myth
C-bet sizing doesn’t matter.
Reality
Sizing changes ranges, pot odds, and EV.