So how does the betting work? In most games you must at least ante something just to get cards dealt. After receiving cards players have to make a choice. 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. Some casinos limit the raising amount. Players can’t exceed this raising amount. If you fold you drop out of the current round and lose any chance of winning the pot in the middle. If it is evident that you will hardly be able to form a good hand you’d better fold. Multi-Hand Poker Ante.