Betting Actions
See raises in the full action sequence.
Read guide →Raise — Poker Definition
Raise: increase the amount of an existing bet so that remaining players must fold, call the new amount, or raise again if the rules allow.
Bet versus raise
A bet is the first voluntary wager on a betting street. Once a bet exists, increasing it is a raise.
Why it matters
Raises can build value, generate fold equity, isolate opponents or change stack-to-pot relationships. Legal minimum sizes and action-reopening rules are governed by the betting structure and applicable rules.
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Understand how sizing changes opponent incentives.
Read guide →Last updated: August 26, 2026 · Publisher: Double Up Poker