When not to make a continuation bet

[MikeSmith]

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i disagree. i think by firing into 'thinking players' is exactly how you come up with a big score. i make 3 continuation bets and take down the pot. now i'm ahead, and if the next 2 times i get raised and i have to fold that's ok. at that point i've still picked up more chips than i've lost and i've set the up the move, so the third time someone rasies my continuation bet is when i flopped 3 aces and i get it all in as a huge favorite.

if you play pretty tight, and make the same type of play with your monster that you make with nothing you will be better off making the play 99.5% of the time. bet, bet , bet, and then bet again.

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I agree continuation bets are good but you have to watch out for the smart ones that will let you do the betting and re pop you on the river, now you are left with kibbles n bits and on your way out the door. You should only bet if you think it will win you the pot, if you get called the man has you beat a majority of the time.

Conclusion: Continuation bets good but USE caution.