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A flat call is calling a bet or raise without reraising, often when raising would also be a reasonable option. The phrase is commonly used preflop and on earlier postflop streets.ExampleA player opens to 1,000 and you call 1,000 from the button instead of three-betting. You have flat-called the raise.

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Published: September 29, 2026
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