Definition of 4Bet
What is the definition of the term "4bet" as it applies to the world of poker? What is meant by a "4bet"?
In poker, a "4bet" occurs when there is a bet, raise, re-raise and yet another raise. The last raise is known as a "4bet".

A player in early position bets. Action folds around to you on the button. You put in a raise.
The SB and BB both fold. After some thought, the player in early position re-raises (aka 3-bets).
The action is on you now. You pretend that you are being put to a painful decision. After a couple of minutes of seemingly intense thought, you raise it up. This raise is a "4-bet".
Following your 4-bet, your opponent pushes all-in and you snap call. Your opponent turns over pocket Aces as well, and you end up splitting the pot.
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For most players (especially casual players), a 4-bet usually means that they are holding something like pocket Kings or pocket Aces.
Experienced players will use 3-bets and 4-bets to push other players off of hands, even when they are holding mediocre hands. For instance, a player holding a hand like pocket Tens may fold against a pre-flop 4-bet. This is why it is so important to try and figure out your opponent's tendencies at a table.
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