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. You can call. If you call you have to make a bet at least equal to the previous bet made by another rplayer. 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. Some casinos limit the raising amount. Players can’t exceed this raising amount. You are out of the game if you fold. You lose you bet and any chance of winning. This should be done if you think your hand has no chance of winning anyway. Online Poker Call.