5bet (re-re-re-raise)

Basic Definition

5-bet (re-re-re-raise) in poker refers to making an additional raise in a sequence of raises, specifically after a 4-bet (re-re-raise).

Specific Situation

• When you have pre-flop and make a 3-bet from the BB, the BTN makes a 4-bet. In this situation, you can raise again and make a 5-bet.
• If you have a hand like and your opponent aggressively 4-bets, you might choose to bluff with a 5-bet all-in.

Important Information

• When making a 5-bet, the opponent's hand range is very narrow, and typically, value hands are considered to be only premium hands like AA, KK, and sometimes AK or QQ.
• With a 100BB stack, a 5-bet usually means going all-in, making it a high-risk action. You should carefully analyze your opponent's play style and the situation before proceeding.

Examples of Term Usage

"My opponent made a 4-bet, but since I have , I confidently chose to 5-bet all-in."