subject: Raising Your Bets in Poker [print this page] Raising Your Bets in Poker Raising Your Bets in Poker
Poker is one of the most common card games today. Each day, a lot of people are putting up friendly and real money wagers in homes, bars, and casinos all over the world. New products such as Aces Royal Poker allow you to play poker on your mobile phone.
Raising one's bets has been an integral component of poker strategy since it was birthed. When should you call or raise a hand? It depends on the situation. If the individual that bets for you bets all chips, you should fold your hand if it is a bad or medium strength hand. Take for instance, if you have 5 to 7 unsuited and the other party has A-A suited or unsuited, you should fold.
You should raise your bets when you possess a medium strength hand (and pair above 5-5, but lower than 9-9). Moreover, when your starting cards, or pocket cards in Texas Hold'em are 9-9, 10-10, J-J, Q-Q, K-K, and A-A. Also, when you make a pair on the flop and wish to protect your hand. Be cautious since your opponent may have a higher hand than you! Think of the dreaded straight, flush draw or "three of a kind". When you are check raising, to view what kind of hand the opponent has. If they have a large hand, they will re-raise your bet. On the other hand, if they have a small hand, they will fold.
In conclusion, it is vital to know exactly when to raise your bet. It can make the cut between you winning or losing the hand.
