Tuesday 5 February 2008

Texas Hold'em Poker Terminology - Betting

We have already covered Blinds. Here is some more betting terminology:

Call: When a player matches the bet of another player.

Check: When a player "Checks", they are not placing a bet. A check can only occur if there have been no other bets placed in the round. Checking means that the player chooses not to bet, but still stays in the game. If you are not sure whether to continue with a game checking gives a player 'free' opportunity to see the next communial(s) card dealt without having to bet any more.

Fold: When a player folds, they are leaving the current game and will no longer be placing any bets on that game. They also forfit any bets made up to that point. They can continue to play on the next deal.

Raise: To raise means you're betting more than the last player. Depending on the type of game you are playing there maybe a limit on how much you can raise by.

All In: To go "All In" means the player is betting everything they have on your hand.

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