What do you mean when you're going to raise in poker? You are just going to increase the previous bet. One of the strongest reasons why you will do this is because you believe that you have the strongest hand among the group. But there are actually other reasons why you should raise, and they can work to your advantage:

1. You want to get as much information about other people's cards. You can raise with marginal hands if you want to know what type of possible hands your opponents have. However, you have to make sure that you don't do this to tight players. These are the ones who will easily fold, considering that they have been playing with very weak hands.

2. You can look forward to a free card. If you're going to increase your bet or raise when you're going for a draw, there's a huge chance that the other player or even players would check, which means that they are going to waive their right to make a bet. In the end,... Read More »