{"id":28406,"date":"2022-09-30T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/?p=28406"},"modified":"2026-05-08T18:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:59:47","slug":"poker-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/en\/poker-call","title":{"rendered":"[Poker Basic Actions] What is a Call?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The action &#8220;<strong>Call<\/strong>&#8221; is used frequently in poker.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"yellow\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u30c1\u30c3\u30d5\u309a\u541b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>&#8220;I use &#8216;Call&#8217; somewhat casually,<br>but I don&#8217;t really know the correct meaning or how to use it&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-right\" data-col=\"yellow\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u30b1\u30a4\u3055\u3093.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>&#8220;For someone like you, this time I&#8217;ll teach you the meaning,<br>correct usage, timing, and points to be careful of regarding calls!&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Regarding the<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/texasholdem-rules\">Rules of Texas Hold&#8217;em Poker<\/a><\/strong>, we explain them in detail in this article, so if you want to get better at poker, let&#8217;s read it together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705What you will learn in this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-good_list\">\n<li>The meaning of calling in poker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timing and judgment for using a call in poker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Points to be careful of when using a call in poker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s start with the meaning of a call!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u57fa\u790e\u77e5\u8b58-\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3068\u306f\">[Basic Poker Knowledge] What is a Call?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u3000\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3068\u306f\uff1f\" class=\"wp-image-2337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A call is the action <strong>used when you want to bet the same amount as the opponent before you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the opponent has performed a call, raise, or all-in, if you use a call, you can bet the same amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-icon_pen\"><strong>What is the difference from a check?<\/strong><br><br>The difference between a call and a check is that a call is &#8220;<strong>performed when the previous opponent has bet more than you<\/strong>,&#8221; whereas a check is &#8220;<strong>performed when the opponent&#8217;s and your bets are the same amount.<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u3067\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3059\u308b\u6642\u306e\u30bf\u30a4\u30df\u30f3\u30b0\u3068\u5224\u65ad\">Timing and Judgment When Calling in Poker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u3067\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3092\u4f7f\u3046\u30bf\u30a4\u30df\u30f3\u30b0\u3068\u5224\u65ad\" class=\"wp-image-2338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2-4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When calling in poker, it is necessary to judge the timing firmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timing and points for judgment are the following three:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3059\u308b\u30bf\u30a4\u30df\u30f3\u30b01-\u307e\u3060\u30b2\u30fc\u30e0\u306b\u53c2\u52a0\u3057\u7d9a\u3051\u305f\u3044\u6642\">[Calling Timing 1] When you Want to Continue Participating in the Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re unsure if you can win, you still want to stay in the game, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To participate in the game, an action of a call or higher, <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\">which bets the same amount, is mandatory.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>Since calling is an action that looks passive, overusing it is dangerous<\/strong>,<\/span> but use it when you want to see how things go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big_icon_memo\"><strong>\u2605<strong>Judgment Point<\/strong>\u2605<\/strong><br><br>If you currently have a one-pair completed and<strong> <span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">it seems likely to develop into a larger hand later<\/span><\/strong>, you should <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">continue to participate<\/span><\/strong> while keeping the winnings (pot content) low.<br><br>If it&#8217;s within your withdrawal limit (e.g., not betting on a raise of XXX yen or more), please call!<br><br><strong>~ Specific example in Texas Hold&#8217;em ~<\/strong><br><br>Suppose your current hand is &#8220;7, 9&#8221; and the cards on the board in the flop are &#8220;7, 8, 10.&#8221;<br><br>At this point, a &#8220;one-pair of 7s&#8221; is completed, and if the opponent has no pair (high card) or a one-pair of 6s or lower, you win, and if a J (11) comes, it becomes a straight, bringing you closer to victory.<br><br>In such a case, <strong>you should call!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3059\u308b\u30bf\u30a4\u30df\u30f3\u30b02-\u76f8\u624b\u306b\u30d6\u30e9\u30d5\u306e\u53ef\u80fd\u6027\u304c\u3042\u308b\u6642\">[Calling Timing 2] When there is a Possibility the Opponent is Bluffing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">Calling is also an effective method<\/span><\/strong> when the <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">opponent might be bluffing.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your hand is somewhat strong or a hand that might become strong, and you think &#8220;that looks like a bluff&#8221; based on the opponent&#8217;s betting style, calling can make the opponent think, &#8220;How long will they follow?&#8221; or &#8220;Maybe the opponent has a really good hand?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big_icon_memo\"><strong>\u2605 Judgment Point \u2605<\/strong><br><br>Bluffs range from extreme ones, such as suddenly acting differently than before, to subtle ones with the same betting style as always.<br><br>To spot a bluff, it is quite difficult because you need to understand the opponent&#8217;s habits, but when you think &#8220;Is it a bluff?&#8221;, please try calling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3059\u308b\u30bf\u30a4\u30df\u30f3\u30b03-\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u624b\u672d\u304c\u5f37\u3044\u304c-\u5f31\u3044\u624b\u672d\u3060\u3068\u601d\u308f\u305b\u305f\u3044\u6642\">[Calling Timing 3] When your Hand is Strong, But you Want it to Look Weak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling is also an effective action when you want your hand to look like a weak hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because a call is perceived as a passive action, if the opponent has a somewhat strong hand, you can make them raise and increase the prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the opponent raises, you can also add a raise (re-raise) when your turn comes around, so it is a convenient action when you want to increase the pot content (prize money) while catching the opponent off guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big_icon_memo\"><strong>\u2605 Judgment Point \u2605<\/strong><br><br>A call predicated on a raise will end in a miss unless the opponent&#8217;s hand is somewhat assembled.<br><br>If you sense a strong atmosphere from the opponent, call to hide your own strength.<br><br><strong>~ Specific example in Texas Hold&#8217;em ~<\/strong><br><br>Suppose your hand is a pair of Js (11), and the three cards on the board are &#8220;2, 9, J.&#8221;<br><br>Since you have completed three-of-a-kind with Js, which is currently the strongest number, your victory is almost decided at this point, but because you want to increase the prize money, you temporarily hide your strength with a call and wait for the opponent to take the bait.<br><br>If the opponent is on the verge of a straight, like with &#8220;7, 8,&#8221; there is a possibility they will launch a fight (raise), and at that time, let&#8217;s aim for further prize money by re-raising.<br><br>If a straight is completed, you will lose, so you need to judge each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Poker Calls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u7a2e\u985e-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u7a2e\u985e\" class=\"wp-image-13090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u7a2e\u985e-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u7a2e\u985e-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u7a2e\u985e-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u7a2e\u985e-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u306e\u7a2e\u985e.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though we say &#8220;call&#8221; in one word, there are actually several types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, here we will explain the <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">types of calls.<\/span><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-big_icon_good\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong><strong>Types of Calls<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-good_list\">\n<li>Flat Call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold Call<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snap Call<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flat Call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A flat call refers to<strong> <span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">a call selected when your hand is strong.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"yellow\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u30c1\u30c3\u30d5\u309a\u541b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>&#8220;Why call on purpose when you&#8217;re strong? Wouldn&#8217;t it be better to raise?&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-right\" data-col=\"yellow\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u30b1\u30a4\u3055\u3093.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>&#8220;Daring to call there is the strategy&#8230;!&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Under normal judgment, it is general to try to maximize profit by raising when you have a strong hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, by daring to choose a call there, <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">you hide the fact that you have a strong hand from the opponent.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using flat calls skillfully, if you make the opponent believe &#8220;they don&#8217;t have a very strong hand&#8230;&#8221;, it will lead to making the pot larger, such as inducing a raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold Call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A cold call refers to the action of <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">calling at the timing when someone raises after another person has bet.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"yellow\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u30c1\u30c3\u30d5\u309a\u541b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>&#8220;Eh, if someone raised, shouldn&#8217;t I be more cautious? The person who raised must have a strong hand, right&#8230;?&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-right\" data-col=\"yellow\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u30b1\u30a4\u3055\u3093.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>&#8220;Yeah, that judgment is basically correct! If you&#8217;re raised, you should basically fold and cut your losses!&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">The only time it&#8217;s okay to cold call is when your hand is exceptionally strong.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this situation, remember to make folding the basic action and only call when a strong hand comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snap Call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A snap call <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_green\">refers to calling immediately in response to an opponent&#8217;s raise.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a type of cold call in the sense of &#8220;calling after a raise,&#8221; but a snap call includes the nuance of &#8220;calling easily without a moment to think.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"yellow\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u30c1\u30c3\u30d5\u309a\u541b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>&#8220;Eh, calling immediately&#8230; what does that mean?&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-right\" data-col=\"yellow\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u30b1\u30a4\u3055\u3093.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>&#8220;The psychology of an opponent who snap calls is quite easy to understand!&#8221;<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>An opponent who snap calls <strong><span class=\"swl-inline-color has-swl-deep-01-color\">might have a hand so strong that there is no need to think.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, they might have a subtle one-pair and be thinking, &#8220;A raise is bad, but I don&#8217;t want to fold&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they might have already given up on the game or might truly not be thinking about anything, so observe carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u3067\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3059\u308b\u969b\u306e\u6ce8\u610f\u70b9\">Precautions When Calling in Poker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u3067\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3092\u4f7f\u3046\u969b\u306e\u6ce8\u610f\u70b9\" class=\"wp-image-2339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Judging the timing is important, but when calling in poker, please don&#8217;t forget to pay attention to the following two things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u4f7f\u3044\u904e\u304e\u306b\u306f\u8981\u6ce8\u610f\">Be Careful Not to Overuse It!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-icon_pen\">A person who only calls is called a &#8220;<strong>Caller,<\/strong>&#8221; and the act of only calling is called a &#8220;<strong>Calling Station<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of beginners, when they think &#8220;I might somehow win,&#8221; they tend to call unintentionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in poker, <strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\">a call is a passive action.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thought of as &#8220;This player only calls,&#8221; when the opponent has a hand that seems likely to win, they will try to increase the prize money by raising, so your money will steadily melt away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Therefore, for advanced poker players, <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>you are nothing but a &#8220;duck&#8221; (fish)<\/strong>,<\/span> so be careful not to overuse calls to avoid having your chips exploited!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3068\u306a\u308b\u30a2\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u77e5\u3063\u3066\u304a\u304f\">Know the Actions that Constitute a Call<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since a call is a frequently used action,<strong> <span class=\"swl-marker mark_yellow\">depending on the casino, local rules exist<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some casinos, you have to say &#8220;Call,&#8221; while in others, just sliding chips out is judged as a &#8220;Call.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to be careful when playing at online casinos, but those who might have a chance to go to a brick-and-mortar casino should remember this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u307e\u3068\u3081-\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u3067\u3088\u304f\u805e\u304f\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3068\u306f\">[Summary] What is the &#8220;Call&#8221; you often hear in poker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u30dd\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u306e\u30b3\u30fc\u30eb\u3068\u306f\uff1f\u3000\u307e\u3068\u3081\" class=\"wp-image-2340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/onlinecasino-record.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The points I wanted to convey in this article are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big_icon_point\"><strong>\u25cb A call is an action used when you want to bet the same amount of chips as the opponent.<\/strong><br><br>\u25cb Three timings and judgments for using a call<br><br><strong>[Timing 1] When you want to stay in the game<\/strong><br>\u2192 In poker, you cannot continue participating in the game unless the amount you are betting at the table is the same as the other players. If you have an average pair (around 5 to 9) in your hand, or if it seems likely to turn into a straight later, call &#8220;within your tolerance level.&#8221;<br><br><em>\u25a0<em>Judgment Points<\/em><br><br><em>\u30fbIt&#8217;s not strong, but a hand is completed<\/em><br>\u30fbA strong hand seems likely to be completed with one more card<\/em><br><br><strong>[Timing 2] When there is a possibility the opponent is bluffing<\/strong><br>\u2192If the opponent might be bluffing, calling is an effective means for restraint.<br><br><em>\u25a0<em>Judgment Points<\/em><br>\u30fbYou feel a slight sense of discomfort in the opponent&#8217;s behavior<\/em><br><br><strong>[Timing 3] When you want your hand to be thought of as weak<\/strong><br>\u2192Even if your hand is strong, it is an effective means when you want to lead the opponent skillfully and drive up the bet.<br><br><em>\u25a0<em>Judgment Points<\/em><br><em>\u30fbYour hand is strong, and the opponent&#8217;s hand also seems somewhat strong<\/em><br>\u30fbIf you launch a challenge yourself, the opponent might run away<\/em><br><br>\u25cb Two precautions when using a call<br><br><strong>[Precaution 1] Overusing calls is NG<\/strong><br>\u2192Since calling is considered a passive means, if you overuse it, you will be turned into a &#8220;duck&#8221; (a target for exploitation) by strong players.<br><br><br>*Skilled players sometimes use this to their advantage to disguise their strength, but as a beginner, avoid overusing it!<br><br><strong>[Precaution 2] Know the actions that constitute a call<\/strong><br>\u2192Depending on the casino, actions treated as a call may differ. Situations like &#8220;I wanted to raise, but it became a call&#8221; can occur, so be sure to check at each casino you visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have learned that a call has different meanings depending on the scene it is used in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can judge how to use it, it becomes a great weapon; if you use it incorrectly, it becomes a weakness that gives the opponent an opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please try to discover your own way of using calls while performing actual poker!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the meaning, timing, and strategic judgment of the &#8220;Call&#8221; action in poker. 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