What is a donkey bet in poker?
Donk betting means to make a bet out of position when not the last aggressor on the previous betting round. The term donk is also used to describe a very bad poker.
When should you Donk bet in poker?
As Nitsche explains, a “donk bet” refers to a postflop bet in which a player who is out of position is “leading into the preflop aggressor.” In other words, say a player in late position raises before the flop and another defends the big blind with a call.
What is a Donk lead?
A leading bet made postflop and from out of position, usually small, that usually comes from the non-aggressor in the hand. E.g., in no-limit hold’em a player on the button raises and the big blind calls to create a pot of 1,500, then after the flop the big blind leads for 300.
What is a value hand in poker?
In poker, the strength of a hand (how likely it is to be the best according to the rules of the game being played) is often called its value; however, in the context of poker strategy the term is more often used to describe a betting tactic, a bet for value.
How do you handle a donk bet?
If they lead with only premium hands, call with hands that have the correct equity to continue (mostly your draws) and fold everything else. Against players who bet marginal made hands, figure out if they will fold to aggression. If they will, raise with all your bluffs and call all your better made hands.
Why should you check to preflop raiser?
Part of the reason we usually check to the preflop aggressor is because it’s generally better to see what they do before acting ourselves. Position is very important which is why we can play wider ranges from stronger positions.
What does float mean poker?
Float means to call a bet without a strong holding, hoping to turn the hand into a bluff on the later streets. In more recent times the term float bet has come into common usage. It means to “bet in position after our opponent skips a continuation bet”.
What does wet board mean in poker?
Wet in poker is a term used to indicate that a board texture (i.e. a flop in Hold’em) is very co-ordinated, allowing for the possibility of a number of draws and strong made hands. It is the opposite term to ‘dry’ which describes a board texture with little to no connectivity.
Why do poker players bet odd amounts?
The reason why you would vary your bet sizes is to throw off your opponent and keep them guessing. At the same time, that is also the goal of staying consistent. If you bet the same amount whether you have a hand or are bluffing, your bluffs are more believable and your opponents cannot pick up patterns in your play.
What is poker GTO?
Teaches Poker. Learn More. Game theory optimal (GTO) poker is an umbrella term players use to describe the holy grail of no-limit holdem playing strategy, by which you become unexploitable to your opponents and improve your winrate.
How do you do a continuation bet?
A continuation bet—also known as a c-bet—is a bet made by the player who made the last aggressive action on the previous street. This process starts with a player making the final raise preflop and then firing the first bet on the flop.
What is a float play?
The “float play” is an advanced bluffing technique in Texas Holdem that is extended over two betting rounds. The principle role of the play is to make your opponent believe you have a stronger hand than theirs via the flop and turn betting rounds, and thus closing down the action and winning the pot on the turn.