So how does the betting work? In most casinos players have to ante to get cards. After all the cards are dealt you basically have three choices. To call means to make a bet, which at least matches the previous bet. You can raise, but before you have to meet the highest bet of the table. 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. Most tables have a raising limit which depends on the minimum table limit. If you fold you drop out of the current round and lose any chance of winning the pot in the middle. This should be done if you think your hand has no chance of winning anyway. How To Play Straight Poker Types.