2006-12-16 02:41:27 · 4 answers · asked by mike 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
In poker, when it is your turn you are required to match or exceed the previous bet at the table. So if a player has just bet $10 and now it is your turn, you must match that bet of $10 if you wish to stay in the hand. This is known as a call. To avoid confusion many players opt to specify verbally what they intend to do before doing it. So in this example the first player bets $10, the next player will say 'I call' and everyone at the table will know that his intention is to bet $10, matching the previous bet. His other options are to raise which would involve betting more than $10, or to fold, which would mean he gives up his hand, places no more money in the pot, and relinquishes any right to the pot in that hand.
2006-12-16 04:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by ZCT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you are matching the previous bet, raise or blind to continue in a hand. You may want to read more on the rules of poker on http://www.theultimatepokerguide.com that will help you understand more about calling.
2006-12-16 12:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call means that you meet another persons bet.
2006-12-16 02:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you call another player it means that you will meet their bet and you're done betting and want to see his/her cards.
2006-12-16 02:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋