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check-raise

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A raise made by a player who checked before in the same betting round.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: card-games, poker

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To check and then raise a bet by another player in the same betting round.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: card-games, poker

Examples

  • Check-raising is sometimes specifically prohibited by house rules.

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