If you're not getting the right odds to call, why do people raise?

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From what i've seen from a lot of people, they say that if they don't have the odds they need to make a call then they'll re-raise etc; Why is this case? As you're still putting more money in than you might get back right?

Like let's say you have a flush draw with a 30% chance of winning it, and you're opponent is offering 2/1 odds. Of course calling here wouldn't be right unless you have good implied odds correct? So why do people say that instead of making the call that you'd re-raise their initial bet? As you're still putting money in the pot aren't you?

I hope someone can understand this. Thanks
 
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From what i've seen from a lot of people, they say that if they don't have the odds they need to make a call then they'll re-raise etc; Why is this case? As you're still putting more money in than you might get back right?

Like let's say you have a flush draw with a 30% chance of winning it, and you're opponent is offering 2/1 odds. Of course calling here wouldn't be right unless you have good implied odds correct? So why do people say that instead of making the call that you'd re-raise their initial bet? As you're still putting money in the pot aren't you?

I hope someone can understand this. Thanks

It's quite simple: when you bet or raise, you are taking control of the pot and you have two ways to win: you can either win at showdown or you can win right then and there by making your opponent fold. If you just call, the only way to win is at showdown. This is why bluffing often works in the right situations.

The reasons for betting or raising a draw are not just fold equity, as John said, but also if the third card of the same suit falls then your opponent will often shut down and you won't get any more value after that. This move is called a "semi-bluff," but keep in mind that every hand is different and there will be times where a semi-bluff isn't appropriate due to board texture and villain tendencies.
 
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Well, that is what it is. Fold equity, yeah ... You also need to be able to count. But I for example, if got on a flush draw, and with gat shotom, I try to provoke the enemy to add more money to the bank and to answer him. Well, there is, according to circumstances. If you hit the ace, or I close the flash, then continue to play, putting the average rates, otherwise we will give up.
 
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Thanks guys I understand it now.
 
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