What is Donk Bet?
1.
To place a bet in first position on the river in texas holdem with little or no value to be gained. This play is used as a bluff and a scare tatic, most likely resulting in additional bets gained at a latter time.
I had missed a draw and I led out on the river knowing I could not win this was a donk bet.
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2.
putting a c-bet in on the flop or later streets in community card poker games with little or no thought to flop texture or hand strength.
I had AK offsuit and the board came down 8-2-10, I just threw a donk bet.
