Tourney Tournament rules? (2 Viewers)

[mummel]

I want to clarify this rule:

"the minimum bet is the big blind and a raise must be at least the size of the previous raise".

Does this mean if everyone calls on the flop and I am the dealer, and the BB is $1, that I need to bet at least $1 (i.e. I cannot bet 50c)?

And say I raised $2, does this also mean if that someone else wants to re-raise me on the same orbit, that they would need to put up at least $4 (i.e they cant put up $3 and only raise me by $1)?

Thanks.

 

[BGinGA]

Does this mean if everyone calls on the flop and I am the dealer, and the BB is $1, that I need to bet at least $1 (i.e. I cannot bet 50c)?

If everyone calls $1 around to you in the dealer position, you have three options:

• fold (pay nothing and surrender your cards)
• call the current bet amount for $1
• raise - your total bet amount may legally be anywhere from $2 ($1 current bet amount plus the minimum raise amount of $1) up to the size of your total stack.

And if everyone folds around to you in the dealer position, you have those same three options.

say I raised $2, does this also mean if that someone else wants to re-raise me on the same orbit, that they would need to put up at least $4 (i.e they cant put up $3 and only raise me by $1)?

First, let's define this:

I raised $2

In my world, this means that you raised the current bet amount ($1) by two more dollars, making your total bet amount $3. If you only wanted to put in $2 total, you can either a) raise $1 (to $2 total), or b) state "raise to $2" or "$2 total" which implies a raise of $1 over the current $1 bet amount. But "I raise $2" means $2 more on top of the current bet.


So, back to your question:

If you actually raised $2 (to $3 total), then the minimum raise amount is now $2 more than what you put in (because your raise amount was $2). So someone could raise $2 more to $5 total (your $3 - now the current bet amount - and their $2 raise amount).

But if you only raised $1 to $2 total, then the minimum raise amount is now $1 more than what you put in (because your raise amount was $1). So someone could raise $1 more to $3 total (your $2 - now the current bet amount - and their $1 raise amount).

Clear as mud?

 

[mummel]

That's what I thought TY

 

[AdamAAAA]

Unless there's an under-raise

 

[mummel]

Also, in terms of calling out your move. If the BB is $1, do you say "raise $1" to take it to $2, or do you say "bet $2" and everyone knows what you're doing.

Because say the BB is $1.75. Instead of saying "raise $2.25", isnt it just easier to say "bet $4". Or is this how it works? I was always under the impression it was the former.

 

[AdamAAAA]

Also, in terms of calling out your move. If the BB is $1, do you say "raise $1" to take it to $2, or do you say "bet $2" and everyone knows what you're doing.

Because say the BB is $1.75. Instead of saying "raise $2.25", isnt it just easier to say "bet $4". Or is this how it works? I was always under the impression it was the former.

I just say raise and chuck in my chips. That is the amount I'm raising to, not by.

 

[Shaggy]

I would say "Raise, $4 total"

 

[BPTDirector]

I usually say "I raise" then the total amount if I am the first raise. If it's a re raise I state that and then the total amount.

 

[pltrgyst]

I would say "Raise, $4 total"

... or "4 to go".

 

[BGinGA]

"Four dollars all day."

actually not, i hate that phrase......

 

[abby99]

"Raise. Make it four."

 

[Blaster]

.. As long as the intent is clear ..
BB is $1
"Raise, $3 on top". ( Bet is now $4)
" Raise" & then toss out 3 $1's ( Bet is now $3)
" Raise to five" ( Bet is now $5)
" Raise,., (put out 4 $1's), " Four." ( Bet is now $4) ( This one can be construed by a rules Nazi as always having to be a raise to $5 total, however if the bet happens in a clear single motion with the verbal, it's fine at our home games....) ..

 

[ccralleo]

I'm not sure if this may offer some more clarification... I got this from the 2015 WSOP Official Tournament Rules

 

[QuiQuog]

Also, in terms of calling out your move. If the BB is $1, do you say "raise $1" to take it to $2, or do you say "bet $2" and everyone knows what you're doing.

Because say the BB is $1.75. Instead of saying "raise $2.25", isnt it just easier to say "bet $4". Or is this how it works? I was always under the impression it was the former.

Would the BB ever be $1.75? That seems confusing.

 

[ccralleo]

I don't think so even in tournaments only one level is in between (150-300) and this level is usually only observed in larger tournaments with 30min blinds min.

 

[Mental Nomad]

"Raise. Make it four."

I'm with Abby.

When it's a hinky bet getting a hinky raise, I make it clear as possible with the words she just typed.

I never need to say, "that's $2. 25 on top," because probably two or three people will proceed to say it for me! Also, for the sb, it's not $2.25 on top... But they do have to make it $4 to stay in.

 

[abby99]

Along the same lines is the usual rule that verbal bets are binding. As players we should make our intentions crystal clear, for our own protection and for the good of the game. If nothing else, we can set a good example.

 

[Chicken Rob]

"Four dollars all day."

actually not, i hate that phrase......

I hate this too. In the games I play in its not gonna be four all day, it's not even gonna be four for the rest of the betting round. Have you met any of the degen animals at these meet ups?

 

[BGinGA]

I have. Much more accurate to say, "Four dollars for the moment"....