Poker definition

A string bet occurs when a player fails to place a bet in one swift motion, and reaches for chips multiple times. Unfortunately, Hollywood films are cluttered with inaccurate poker scenes in which players incorrectly string bet (e.g. “I see your $100 and I'll raise you…”), which is why many beginners will often make a string bet when they play in a live casino setting for the first time. The best way to avoid a string bet is to announce or declare your specific betting action and then put the chips in the pot.