Betting concept

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

Donk Bet is a betting move. Here's exactly what it means, when it's 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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