Triple Barrel, third shot
Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology DictionaryThe Triple Barrel, also known as the Third Barrel, is a strategy where a player bets again on the river after making a Continuation Bet (C-Bet) on the flop, a Double Barrel on the turn, and then another bet. The Third Barrel is the most aggressive post-flop continuation bet in Texas Hold'em, used to maximize value bets or to execute high-EV bluffs representing extremely strong hands.
This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition of Triple Barrel, its applicable timing, River Bluff, GTO and Exploit strategies, and how professional players use the third shot to improve long-term EV.



