Texas Hold'em - Playing Options
While we're on the topic, let's talk about the player's different options. When it is a player's turn, it is called his/her turn to act. A player has the following option:
* Bet
* Call
* Raise
* Check
* Fold
Bet you are asking what the difference is between a 'bet' and a 'raise' Have a look at the definitions below, and if you still don't understand, go to the online tutorial to see it in action. Please note that to wager, you place money in the pot.
CHECK - If there is no wager on the current betting round, a player may check. To check is to wager $0. A check does not forfeit interest in the pot, only the current right to bet. If all players check during a round of betting, the round is considered complete.
BET - If there is no wager on the current betting round, a player may bet. If a player bets the player immediately clockwise from him or her (and any subsequent players) may fold, raise, or call.
FOLD - The act of folding forfeits all interest in the pot. A player who folds is not required or allowed to wager any further money for the current game.
CALL - If there has been a wager on the current betting round, a player may call. The act of calling requires the player to match the current bet made by his or her opponent(s).
RAISE - If there has been a wager on the current betting round, a player may raise. The act of raising requires the player to match the current bet, and make a greater one. All subsequent players are required to call the raise or raise again ("re-raise") to maintain interest in the pot.
Now that we know what a player can do when it's his/her turn to act, let's have a look at the sequence of the game.