Call

Basic Definition

A call is an action where you match the amount of chips bet by your opponent. This allows you to see the next street's card or proceed to a showdown.

Specific Situation

• In poker, when an opponent bets $10 on the flop and you match that bet by paying $10, this action is called a call.
• If the opponent bets $50 on the river and you pay that $50 to proceed to the showdown, it is considered a call.

Important Information

• When calling, it's important to carefully consider the opponent's bet size and the strength of both players' ranges.
• Basically, when the opponent's bet size is large, the call frequency decreases, and when it's small, the call frequency increases.

Examples of Term Usage

"My opponent bet $50 on the turn, but the pot odds were good, so I called."