(The half-the-size rule for reopening the betting is for limit poker only.) A player who has already acted and is not facing a fullsize wager may not subsequently raise an all-in bet that is less than the minimum bet or less than the full size of the last bet or raise. Player C wishing to raise must raise at least 100 more, making the total bet at least 300. Example: Player A bets 100 and player B raises to 200. In no-limit & pot limit, an all-in wager of less than a full raise does not reopen the betting to a player who has already actedĦ0-4.An “all-in” bet of less than a full raise does not reopen the betting to a player who has already acted.ġ4-NL-3 All raises must be equal to or greater than the size of the previous bet or raise on that betting round, except for an all-in wager. The raise will be exactly the minimum raise allowed (see exception for multiple same-denomination chips, Rule 39). If a player puts in a raise of 50% or more of the previous bet but less than the minimum raise, he must make a full raise. So many people are easily confused by this, and it's not really a surprise to me, the rules are quite difficult to get your head round, but here goes To understand what were discussing we must first goto the actual wording of the rule then I can help you interpret them correctly:ģ7: Raises A raise must be at least the size of the largest previous bet or raise of the current betting round.

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When can you raise poker