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What Is Overbet in Poker?

A bet larger than the pot before the bet.

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What it means

Overbets change the price of a call and often use a polarized range.

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A practical example

Into a 100-chip pot, a player bets 150.

Where you will hear it

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

Related concepts

Pure BluffA bluff with little or no chance to improve if called.Explore ↗Bet SizingThe amount selected for a bet or raise relative to the pot and stacks.Explore ↗Semi-BluffA bet or raise with a hand that is not currently strong but can improve if called.Explore ↗JamAn informal word for moving all-in.Explore ↗BluffA bet or raise intended to make better hands fold.Explore ↗

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