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What Is Four-Bet in Poker?

A re-raise after a three-bet.

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What it means

Preflop it is the second re-raise after the opening raise.

AT THE TABLE

A practical example

You open to 2.5, face a three-bet to 8, and raise to 20.

Where you will hear it

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

Also called: 4-bet, 4bet, four bet

Related concepts

Three-BetThe first re-raise in a betting sequence, most often preflop.Explore ↗Five-BetA raise over a four-bet.Explore ↗Squeeze PlayA re-raise after an open raise and at least one call.Explore ↗Open RaiseThe first voluntary raise before the flop when no one has entered by calling.Explore ↗Preflop RangeThe hands a player chooses to play before the flop from a specific position and situation.Explore ↗

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