So how does the betting work? In most games you must at least ante something just to get cards dealt. After all the cards are dealt you basically have three choices. If you call it means that you make a bet equal to the previous bet. If you make the highest bet on the table, it is called raising. After you call the other amount it is basically up to you how much you want to bet. Let's take the example from above: somebody on the table raises a dollar, you have to call him with a dollar and then you can raise whatever you want. In some casinos there is a raising limit, which can’t be exceeded. You are out of the game if you fold. You lose you bet and any chance of winning. If it is evident that you will hardly be able to form a good hand you’d better fold. Classic Poker Ante.