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ou have probably heard the words “hero call” multiple times while playing or watching poker. But what is a hero call?
A hero call is a risky call oftentimes with a marginal hand. Because such calls are difficult and particularly brave—or heroic—the moniker “hero call” was born.
Hero calls in Hold’Em and Omaha are made on the river. They occur when one player makes a large bet or raise representing the nuts and the “hero” calls the bet or raise, thus winning the pot. While some players tend to raise with the nuts, others bluff. Thus, the hero call is the result of the “hero” realizing that an opponent is, in fact, bluffing.
The call is a difficult one because the “hero” may not have that great a hand; however, if done correctly, this act of bravery results in a large potential reward. Just think of how Perseus’ slaying of Medusa and rescuing Andromeda from Cetus won him Andromeda’s hand in marriage as an example of a heroic act—in this case, two—resulting in an epic reward.
A hero call is a risky call oftentimes with a marginal hand. Because such calls are difficult and particularly brave—or heroic—the moniker “hero call” was born.
Hero calls in Hold’Em and Omaha are made on the river. They occur when one player makes a large bet or raise representing the nuts and the “hero” calls the bet or raise, thus winning the pot. While some players tend to raise with the nuts, others bluff. Thus, the hero call is the result of the “hero” realizing that an opponent is, in fact, bluffing.
The call is a difficult one because the “hero” may not have that great a hand; however, if done correctly, this act of bravery results in a large potential reward. Just think of how Perseus’ slaying of Medusa and rescuing Andromeda from Cetus won him Andromeda’s hand in marriage as an example of a heroic act—in this case, two—resulting in an epic reward.
