Overbet
An overbet is a bet that is larger than the current pot. For example, a bet of 24 into a pot of 12 is an overbet.
The simple explanation
Normally players bet a part of the pot. An overbet is more than the pot, so the opponent must risk more than he can win.
A closer look
Overbets are used with a polarized range: very strong hands and bluffs. They put great pressure on the opponent, who must have a strong hand to call. They are common on rivers and on boards where one player has a big range advantage. A balanced strategy needs both value and bluffs in an overbet.
A practical example
The pot is 12 and a player bets 24. This is an overbet of twice the pot.
Full explanation
An overbet is a bet that is larger than the current pot. For example, a bet of 24 into a pot of 12 is an overbet.
An overbet is a bet larger than the pot.
It puts heavy pressure on the opponent.
It goes with a polarized range.
Balance value and bluffs.
Alternative spelling: over-bet, over bet
An overbet
No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake
The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.
Read the example transcript
Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).
- Preflop · Pot: 3 chips
The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.
- Player A BTN / SB AAce of clubs (Ac)KKing of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
- Player B BB 99 of hearts (9h)88 of hearts (8h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
- Preflop · Pot: 8 chips
Player A raises to 6 before the flop.
- Player A BTN / SB AAce of clubs (Ac)KKing of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
- Player B BB 99 of hearts (9h)88 of hearts (8h) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
- Preflop · Pot: 12 chips
Player B calls. Each player has put in 6 chips.
- Player A BTN / SB AAce of clubs (Ac)KKing of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
- Player B BB 99 of hearts (9h)88 of hearts (8h) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
- Flop · Pot: 12 chips
The pot is 12 chips.
Board: AAce of spades (As)77 of clubs (7c)22 of diamonds (2d)
- Player A BTN / SB AAce of clubs (Ac)KKing of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
- Player B BB 99 of hearts (9h)88 of hearts (8h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
- Flop · Pot: 12 chips
Player B checks.
Board: AAce of spades (As)77 of clubs (7c)22 of diamonds (2d)
- Player A BTN / SB AAce of clubs (Ac)KKing of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
- Player B BB 99 of hearts (9h)88 of hearts (8h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
- Flop · Pot: 36 chips
Player A bets 24 into the pot of 12. A bet larger than the pot is an overbet.
Board: AAce of spades (As)77 of clubs (7c)22 of diamonds (2d)
- Player A BTN / SB AAce of clubs (Ac)KKing of diamonds (Kd) · Stack 170 · In this round 24
- Player B BB 99 of hearts (9h)88 of hearts (8h) · Stack 194 · In this round 0
Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.