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A bluff raise is a raise intended primarily to make an opponent fold a better hand. It increases the pressure beyond an ordinary bluff bet. Its success depends on the opponent's range, response and the strength your betting line credibly represents.

Example of Bluff Raise:
You miss a straight draw on the river. An opponent bets, and you raise hoping they fold one pair. Your raise is a bluff.

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Published: October 4, 2026
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