Jasper Too,
Thanks for your response. It is confusing, isn't it.
Let's look at all of the possible raise options for no limit.
When facing a bet:
Fold, Call or Raise
When raising, what is the minimum raise allowed? (We will eliminate the all-in player for now).
ANSWER: at least the size of the bet, or the size of the biggest raise to you. (NOT THE TOTAL OF THE BET AND RAISE)
In my opinion, this is where all the confusion comes from:
THE ALL-IN PLAYER
What are the options to the player following the short bet of an all-in player: Pre-flop......the bettor must at least match the BB, unless action is head to head
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What are the options after the flop? The player following the short bet (less than the BB) of the All-in player may; Fold, Call* or Raise (*note, the bettor is not required to bet the minimum anymore).
How much is the minimum that the player can raise?
Example: Blinds 100/200, after the flop. Player A goes all-in for 50, the next player wishing to compete for the pot may call, or make the minimum raise of 200 more for a total of 250. In fact, any all-in of less than the required 200 (up to 199) would require a minimum raise of 200.
When a player goes all-in with more than the minimum required: Example Blinds 100/200, after the flop the all-in initiates a 210 bet. The next player wishing to raise the minimum must raise another 210 to a total of 420. If a player bets the 200 in front of the all-in for 210 (only 10 more), the next minimum raise option would be another 200 for a total of 410, because this matches the largest bet for that round 200.
If I am incorrect on any of this, I’d like to know. This is how I understand the rules as written.
Tried to keep it short but that’s almost impossible.
Stuart, Thanks for your reply, I was writting this while you posted. I think I have this correct, when you have time look it over. I respect your opinion.
Thanks for listening
Nick