Full explanation — Cold Call
A cold call is calling a raise when you have no money in the pot yet. It is generally a weaker line than 3-betting or folding, because it invites the players behind you into the pot.
What is Cold Call in poker?
A cold call is calling a raise when you have no money in the pot yet. It is generally a weaker line than 3-betting or folding, because it invites the players behind you into the pot.
- English term: Cold Call
- Category: Betting
- In short: Calling a raise without having invested anything in the pot yet.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Cold Call
Calling a raise without having invested anything in the pot yet.
Cold Call
Where you meet it at the table
Cold Call (Cold Call) belongs to the Betting category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Call in poker?
A cold call is calling a raise when you have no money in the pot yet. It is generally a weaker line than 3-betting or folding, because it invites the players behind you into the pot.
What is Cold Call called in English?
The English term is "Cold Call". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Cold Call belong to?
Cold Call belongs to the "Betting" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.