A 3Bet occurs when one player raises the initial bet made during a round, and another player re-raises that raise, making it the third bet (hence the term “3Bet”). This is a common tactic used to either indicate a strong hand or to pressure opponents into folding. The 3Bet usually happens pre-flop in games like Texas Hold’em, but it can occur in any betting round. The size of the 3Bet is often larger than the original raise and can be used for both value or as a bluff.
3Bet Example
Example: In a game of Texas Hold’em, Player A bets $10, Player B raises to $30, and Player C re-raises to $90. Player C has just made a 3Bet.