What is a raise in poker?

A raise is a type of bet that is an increase in size to the previous bet. For example, player A calls the big blind of $20, then player B raises by $20 to a total of $40. There are a few conditions in place when making a raise, and it's usually required that the raise at least double the previous bet. The doubling rule is in place, especially in online poker, to save time and stop players from making petty raises that would require another betting round.

When do poker players raise?

Typically, players will raise the bet when they are holding what they believe is a good hand; however, it is also used when bluffing. A raise pre-flop is often made when the player is holding good hole cards and is seen as an aggressive move that often forces other players to fold.

What is a re-raise?

A re-raise is a bet that is made over and above a raise. Using the previous example, Player A calls the big blind of $20, Player B raises to $40, and then Player A re-raises to $80. A re-raise is often made when the initial raise is believed to have been a bluff.

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