What Is Isolation Raise in Poker?
A raise over a limper intended to play against fewer opponents.
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It can build a pot with position, but later players may still call or re-raise.
A practical example
A cutoff raises after one player limps, hoping to isolate that player.
Where you will hear it
Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.
Related concepts
Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex