String Bet
word type: noun
- An illegal raise in which a player calls with one betting motion and then raises with a subsequent motion without announcing the raise beforehand.
Popular Uses
Yeah, I knew I string raised right after I did it. I just wasn't thinking. But when everyone started arguing about it, I just kept to myself and didn't admit to anything until the tournament director asked me about it. -Bob, during the 2005 U.S. Poker Championship
You Should Also Know...
An accidental string raise is a common mistake by first time live players. The easiest way to avoid this is to announce your intentions before moving any chips. If you are going to raise, say so, and say the amount you are raising. If you are impatient, you can say "raise" and push the calling amount forward before deciding on how much to raise.
