Betting concept

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

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

Quick answer

Squeeze — Re-raising over an open and one or more callers preflop.

In more detail

Squeezes need extra fold equity (because each caller is committed) so go bigger — typically 4–4.5x the open + 1bb per caller.

Common questions

What does Squeeze mean in poker?

Squeezes need extra fold equity (because each caller is committed) so go bigger — typically 4–4.5x the open + 1bb per caller.

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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