How to Donk Bet like a Pro

Carrot Corner
19 Feb 2025
Advanced
This material is for experienced players
Strategy

Detailed analysis of turn donk betting spots, focusing on when and why to deviate from GTO recommendations. The video explains how recreational players typically underbluff scary board textures and how to exploit these tendencies. Uses specific hand examples to demonstrate when donk betting can be more profitable than standard play, especially against recreational players who play fit-or-fold on turns.

Turn donk betting can be profitable when opponents underbluff scary cards. While often incorrect in GTO, strategic donk bets can exploit population tendencies, especially on flush and paired boards where recreational players play too straightforwardly.

Practical Applications and Key Takeaways:

  • Recreational players underbluff scary turn cards
  • Population tends to play fit-or-fold on flush and paired turns
  • Small EV losses in GTO can be offset by exploitative gains
  • Consider donk betting when nut advantage shifts significantly
  • Sizing should account for opponent calling ranges
  • Value betting can be more effective than check-raising in some spots
  • Regular players often under-aggress on scary turn cards
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