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Reopening Betting (NLHE)

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  1. Games Geek Games Geek is offline

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    Oct 22nd, 2008 (10/22/2008 3:18pm)

    I know there are a variety of rules surrounding this, but I'm looking for a quick fact-check on what is considered the "standard" for reopened betting in NLHE.

    Here is hte best quote I've found thus far:

    "All raises must be equal to or greater than the size of the previous bet or raise on that betting round, except for an all-in wager. A player who has already checked or called may not subsequently raise an all-in bet that is less than the full size of the last bet or raise."

    However, I think even this is slightly inaccurate. My understanding is:

    <span>"</span>All raises must be equal to or greater than the size of the previous bet or raise on that betting round, except for an all-in wager. A player who has already <span>checked or called</span> <span>acted </span>may not subsequently raise an all-in bet that is less than the full size of the last bet or raise."

    Difference being, I believe even a player who has previously <span>raised</span> cannot subsequently re-raise if facing an incomplete raise. e.g.,

    Blinds 100/200
    Player A posts SB.
    Player B posts BB.
    Player C raises 200 to 400.
    Player D raises 800 to 1200.
    Player E raises 100 to 1300 and is all-in.
    Player A folds.
    Player B folds.
    Player C calls.
    Player D <span>may only call or fold.</span>

    Is this accurate?
  2. WeWaysAwIn WeWaysAwIn is offline

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    Oct 22nd, 2008 (10/22/2008 3:24pm) in reply to Games Geek

    Yes. You can only raise if someone has made at least a minimum raise since your last action. When a player moves all in for less than a raise this does not count as a minimum raise and cannot be reraised.
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    Oct 22nd, 2008 (10/22/2008 3:38pm) in reply to Games Geek

    Thanks. As a follow-up, is it relevant if the combined raises of players total the amount of a full legal raise?

    Blinds 100/200
    Player A posts SB.
    Player B posts BB.
    Player C raises 200 to 400.
    Player D raises 800 to 1200.
    Player E raises 100 to 1300 and is all-in.
    Player F raises 750 to 2000 and is all-in.
    Player A folds.
    Player B folds.
    Player C calls.

    Can Player D now raise because the combined amounts of the raises (100 + 750) is actually greater than the amount of a full legal raise?
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    Oct 22nd, 2008 (10/22/2008 5:27pm) in reply to Games Geek

    Anyone know this rule?
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