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The Hidden Power of the Continuation Bet Bluff in Tournament Poker

You are at the final table. It’s your moment. Every chip you win or lose controls your fate. You raise preflop and your nemesis calls. The flop comes and you miss with your once beautiful . How do you win the most? More importantly, how do you do it in a way your opponent cannot notice?

This article and PokerSprout QuickTip video give you a glimpse at the full break down of continuation bet bluffing in tournament poker to maximize your profit while decreasing your risk — every smart tournament player’s dream strategy.

Continuation Bet Bluffs

Continuation bets, or c-bets, are bets made after the flop by the preflop raiser with the design of continuing a show of strength.