Betting concept

Donk Bet in Poker: What It Means and When to Use It

Donk Bet is a betting move: what it means, when it is right, and when to avoid it.

Quick answer

Donk Bet: A bet made out of position by the non-aggressor.

In more detail

Once derided as always-weak, donk bets have a place in solver lines on certain board textures (e.g. 6-5-4 from the BB vs a BTN c-bet). Most players overuse them out of confusion.

Common questions

What does Donk Bet mean in poker?

Once derided as always-weak, donk bets have a place in solver lines on certain board textures (e.g. 6-5-4 from the BB vs a BTN c-bet). Most players overuse them out of confusion.

Related terms

All-In

Betting all your remaining chips.

Ante

A forced bet all players must post before each hand.

Barrel

A continuation bet on a later street (double = flop+turn, triple = + river).

Blind

A forced bet posted before the cards are dealt.

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