Donk Bet
- An unskilled player, often one who plays extremely loosely, yet passively.
- Donkey; fish.
- To call a raise and then lead out with a bet on the following street. (verb)
As a reminder a donk bet is a bet where the preflop defender (player who just called) is out of position and leads the betting on the flop. This has traditionally been considered as bad play, hence the name “donk”. Pluribus was in a position to donk bet 568 times and did it 11 times, so 1.9%. What Is A Donk Bet In Poker? The table is full. Lots of players have limped in, and the pot has gotten surprisingly big. Now, it's your turn, and you want to bet. In poker, donk betting means betting out of position (you must act first) without the betting initiative (you did not make the last bet or raise on the previous betting round.). In this vlog, I discuss what donk bets mean from different players when facing them and how/when to consider executing a donk bet yourself. Comments and ques.
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Generally a 'Donk' is someone who doesn't have a lot of experience, but thinks they're 'King Shit of Terd Island'. -Blogger 'BTD'
I was cruising as one of the chip leaders until I donked off all my chips and missed the money. -Unknown
(plural donk bets) (poker slang) A bet made out of position, usually in first position, after the flop turn or river.
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You Should Also Know...
What Is A Donk
While 'donk' or 'donk bet' technically refer to a specific type of bet, they are more commonly used to refer to any sort of terrible bet. A donk bet can actually be a good move, depending on the situation. Some donk bets are premeditated stop-and-go bets.
Related Terms
Donk Betting Strategy
Donkey, Fish, Donkament, Calling Station