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The Continuation-Bet Bluff
Imagine that you raised before the flop
and the big blind is called. The flop
results in an A-10-5 and the opponent
checks. If this is the case, you’ll be
executing one of the most common bluffs
there is known as a continuation bet.
This is exactly why you put yourself in
the lead in the first place so that when
the opponent misses the flop, you can
win.
To execute the bluff you’ll need to bet
(50 – 75 percent of the pot) when the
opponent checks to the raiser and you
hold a KQ. Keep in mind that you’ll be
betting whether you hold a draw, a
monster, a top pair, etc. The other player

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will be quite aware of this tactic if he’s
paying attention, but think again, what
will such a move tell him about your
hand? The answer is nothing. This will
give cover to your bluff and all the bets
you’ve made with excellent hands will
now raise the chances of you winning. In
a nutshell, when the game’s checked to
you and you’re in the leading position,
simply keep on betting.
The Second-Barrel Bluff
In some cases, your opponent might
check to you & your continuation bet;
when you get called, your first instinct
might be to say “Ohhh”. Now, before
you say this, remember one thing. Your
opponent might not have a great hand

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when he calls you on the flop, he might
be having a draw or an under pair or a
small player so control your instincts!
Furthermore, your opponent might be
bluffing with you so if your opponent
checks once again then don’t just
shutdown. Keep in mind that when
you’re betting around half of the pot,
you’ll only need the other player to fold
almost 33 percent of the time so that you
break even.