Poker glossary · Betting
What does “isolation raise” mean in poker?
Also called: iso-raise, isolate, iso हिन्दी में पढ़ें
Definition
Isolation raise: An isolation raise is a raise over one or more limpers, aimed at playing the pot heads-up against a weaker player, ideally in position.
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Limpers often have weak ranges, so raising lets you take the initiative and thin the field. A common guide is to raise to about 3 or 4 big blinds, plus one extra big blind for each limper. Isolation raises work best in position and with hands that play well heads-up.
Example: Blinds are 1/2. A player limps for 2 and you raise to 10 on the button with A♦ J♣, hoping to play against the limper alone.
Related terms
- LimpEntering the pot preflop by just calling the big blind instead of raising.
- PositionWhere you sit relative to the button, which decides the order you act in. Acting last gives you more information.
- Heads-upHeads-up means only two players are involved, either in a single pot or at a table where just two players remain.