Part I: Games & Gaming · Card Games — Poker & Variants

Call

Poker

To match the current bet amount to stay in the hand. A player must at least call to continue playing; they may also raise. If a player cannot or chooses not to call, they must fold. Calling is a passive action that does not increase the bet size.

In practice

In limit games, a call must match exactly the current bet amount. In no-limit games, calling an all-in may result in a side pot being created if the all-in amount is less than the current bet.

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