What is a good flop continuation bet strategy for live low-stakes poker?

1. Focus on Value C-Bets

• Primary Objective: Extract value from opponents who will call with weaker hands.
• What to Bet With:
  • Top pair or better.
  • Strong draws (e.g., nut flush draws or open-ended straight draws with overcards).
• Avoid bluffing too much. Many low-stakes players call too frequently with weak hands like bottom pairs or gutshot draws.

2. Consider Opponent Tendencies

• Calling Stations: Bet only for value and avoid bluffs.
• Tight Players: These opponents are likelier to fold; consider bluffing when the board favors your range (e.g., high card or dry boards).
• Aggressive or Tricky Players: Be cautious with marginal c-bets, as they may check-raise frequently​.

3. Adjust for Board Texture

• Dry Boards (e.g., K-7-2 rainbow):
  • Bet small (30-50% pot) with most of your range, as these boards heavily favor the preflop raiser.
  • Bluff sparingly unless you believe the opponent will fold frequently.
• Wet Boards (e.g., 9-8-7 two-tone):
  • Be more selective. C-bet only with strong value hands or strong draws.
  • Use a larger size (60-75% pot) to charge draws and protect your equity​.

4. Bet Sizing for Live Low Stakes

• Smaller Bets (40-50% Pot): On dry boards where you’re confident your opponent missed.
• Larger Bets (60-75% Pot): On connected or wet boards, especially when betting for value against opponents who will chase draws​.

5. Frequency

• Heads-Up Pots: You can c-bet more often (60-70% of the time) since the ranges are narrower.
• Multi-Way Pots: Be much more selective. Only c-bet with strong value hands or robust draws, as multi-way callers are more likely to continue​.

6. Check When Necessary

• Mix in checks to protect your checking range and induce bluffs.
• For example, check with medium-strength hands (like middle pair) to keep the pot manageable and balance your strategy.

7. Simple Rules of Thumb for Live Low Stakes

• If in doubt, lean toward betting for value rather than bluffing.
• Target opponents who will call with worse hands or draws but won’t apply pressure.
• Avoid overcomplicating strategies, as live low-stakes players often aren’t thinking on an advanced level​.