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Call (poker)

Also: c

Poker term

Matching the opponent's bet.

The equity you need to call depends on the size of the bet. Against a ½-pot bet, you break even if you win 25% of the time. It is written c.

At the table

When the player before you raises to 10, calling means matching that 10. The BB, who has already posted 2, adds 8.

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