Reraised

Reraised is a term used in card games, most notably in poker, to describe a player's action after another player has already made a bet and another player has subsequently "raised" that bet. When a player "reraises," they are increasing the bet further.

For example, in a poker game, Player A bets. Player B then raises the bet. If Player C then decides to increase the bet again, Player C is reraising. This action signifies a strong hand or a strategic move to gain an advantage or drive out opponents.

The act of reraising is a significant move in many betting structures, particularly in limit and no-limit games. It forces subsequent players to either call the increased bet, raise again (which would be a "re-reraise"), or fold their hands. Reraising can escalate the stakes of the pot considerably.

In some contexts, particularly in older or less formal poker variants, a "re-raise" might be a specific rule allowing only one raise per betting round. However, in modern poker, especially with no-limit variations, multiple reraises are common and a standard part of strategic play. The term emphasizes the sequential nature of increasing the wager in a betting round.