Full explanation — Donk Bet
A donk bet is a lead bet made out of position into the player who was the aggressor on the previous street. Historically seen as a beginner move, it is now a legitimate tool on boards that favour the caller's range.
What is Donk Bet in poker?
A donk bet is a lead bet made out of position into the player who was the aggressor on the previous street. Historically seen as a beginner move, it is now a legitimate tool on boards that favour the caller's range.
- English term: Donk Bet
- Category: Strategy
- In short: Betting into the previous street's aggressor, out of position.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Donk Bet
Betting into the previous street's aggressor, out of position.
Donk Bet
Where you meet it at the table
Donk Bet (Donk Bet) belongs to the Strategy category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donk Bet in poker?
A donk bet is a lead bet made out of position into the player who was the aggressor on the previous street. Historically seen as a beginner move, it is now a legitimate tool on boards that favour the caller's range.
What is Donk Bet called in English?
The English term is "Donk Bet". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Donk Bet belong to?
Donk Bet belongs to the "Strategy" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.