Betting Basics
Betting Options
When it is a player's turn to act, the following options may be available.
1) Fold
The player discards his hand and forfeits the chance to win any portion of the pot.
2) Check
If there has been no bet made on the current betting round a player may choose to check, putting no more money into the pot but remaining in the hand.
3) Call
If there has been a bet made in the current betting round a player may choose to call the bet, matching the current bet amount.
4) Bet
If there has been no bet made on the current betting round a player may choose to bet, putting money into the pot, the amount depending on the betting structure.
5) Raise
If there has been a bet made on the current betting round a player may choose to raise, first calling the current bet amount then raising the current bet to a larger size, the amount depending on the betting structure.
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