Deciding when to bet in Hold’em is dependent on the situation in which you find yourself. If you’re playing at a table where the players are calling down to the river often, betting should be done only with a hand you feel is in the lead. This situation is not good for bluffing.

If you’re at a table full of tight-style players who can be pushed off of pots easily, it’s a good idea to bet at any flop that doesn’t have an Ace or King in it. Tight players play big cards, and when the flop has none in it you can pick it up by betting into it.

Another good time to bet is when the flop has a pair or three to a straight or flush. Betting into these flops will scare off everyone except the opponent that may have the big hand. Then you can get away from it if you get called.