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Poker continuation betting: why does this work if everyone knows about it

It’s always thrown me that c-betting still gets so much value at the lower stakes, even though pretty much everyone talks about it in all the forums and streams. Feels like every beginner guide tells you to fire that bet after raising preflop. So how is it still printing chips? Are people really calling too light, or just not adjusting ranges enough after the flop?

I’m more into slots and live games these days, but I can’t help wondering why the obvious play still works. Is it just because people don’t pay attention or do they think every c-bet means real strength? Curious how you guys see it.

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From my seat, I think c-betting still milks value because fear of bigger pots lingers, especially when players are uncomfortable navigating turns and rivers. Plenty would rather fold and see the next hand than risk getting tangled in a spot they haven't studied. It’s like with slots - folks know the house edge but keep spinning for that feeling of control. Knowledge isn't enough if confidence to push back is missing.

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one thing that keeps c-betting profitable is distraction, not just skill level. when folks are bouncing between casino games, chat windows, and maybe a side slots spin, their focus is split, so those auto c-bets slide right by. sure, you’ll get nailed sometimes, but the bulk just fold and reload. in a way, it’s like bonus hunting - knowing what’s out there is step one, but actually capitalizing takes focus.

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I’ll admit, I used to ask the same thing when I made the jump from live games to online poker. The trick is most players at lower stakes just autopilot postflop, calling because “they might hit” or folding anything that misses, so a simple c-bet can pick up pots no matter how obvious it should be. Like in roulette, plenty know the odds, but discipline and range awareness don’t come naturally. Next time you play, notice how many actually check-raise or float you light - that’s still rare, even now.

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