Betting Rounds Explained
Understanding the betting flow is more important than memorising hand rankings. Here is a round from first bet to showdown.
The Ante (Boot)
Before cards are dealt, every player puts in a fixed ante called the "boot." This creates the starting pot. At ck44sap the boot amount is set by the table you join — lower-limit tables start from ৳1, higher-limit tables go up to ৳5,000 per hand. Check the table info panel before sitting down.
Seen vs Blind Player
After the deal, you choose whether to look at your cards ("Seen" player) or keep them face-down ("Blind" player). Blind players bet half of what Seen players must bet, which gives them a cost advantage but no information advantage. Most beginners start as Seen players — you can read your hand and decide rationally.
Your Actions Each Bet
| Action |
What It Means |
Available To |
| Call (Chaal) |
Match the current bet and stay in the round |
Seen & Blind |
| Raise |
Increase the bet; forces others to call the higher amount or fold |
Seen & Blind |
| Fold (Pack) |
Surrender your cards and exit the round; lose only what you have bet so far |
Seen & Blind |
| Show |
Both remaining players reveal cards; highest hand wins the pot |
Seen players only |
| Sideshow |
Request a private card comparison with the previous Seen player; loser must fold |
Seen players only |
Showdown and Pot
A round ends in one of two ways: all but one player folds (the last remaining player wins the pot without showing cards), or two players agree to a Show. The Show costs one full current bet. Cards are revealed, the stronger hand takes the pot, and the next round begins automatically.