Betting concept

Overbet in Poker — What It Means and When to Use It

Overbet is a betting move. Here's exactly what it means, when it's right, and when to avoid it.

Quick answer

Overbet — Betting more than the size of the pot.

In more detail

Polarised bet sizing — overbets represent either the nuts or air. Use them on rivers when your range is heavily nutted vs opponent’s capped range.

Common questions

What does Overbet mean in poker?

Polarised bet sizing — overbets represent either the nuts or air. Use them on rivers when your range is heavily nutted vs opponent’s capped range.

Related terms

All-In
Betting all your remaining chips.
Ante
A forced bet all players must post before each hand.
Barrel
A continuation bet on a later street (double = flop+turn, triple = + river).
Blind
A forced bet posted before the cards are dealt.

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