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What Is Flat Call in Poker?

Calling instead of raising when a raise is an available option.

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What it means

The term describes the action, not necessarily a weak hand.

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A practical example

Facing a three-bet, the opener flat calls with a hand they sometimes four-bet.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Cold CallCalling a raise without having previously invested voluntarily in that betting round.Explore ↗Min-RaiseThe smallest legal raise under the betting rules.Explore ↗Squeeze PlayA re-raise after an open raise and at least one call.Explore ↗Continuation BetA postflop bet by the aggressor from the prior street, commonly the preflop raiser.Explore ↗Five-BetA raise over a four-bet.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex