An illegal betting procedure in which a player attempts to place a bet in multiple motions. t refers to a situation where a player makes a continuous verbal declaration or physical movement to place a bet or raise but does so in multiple parts or increments without clearly stating their total intended bet amount upfront. This is against the rules in most formal poker games because it can be used to manipulate or gain information from opponents’ reactions before committing to the full amount.
For example, if a player says “I call your £10…” and puts £10 in chips into the pot, then pauses and adds, “…and I raise you £20 more” while pushing additional chips forward, that’s considered a string bet. The proper way to do it would be to either say “I raise to £30” upfront and then move all the chips in one motion, or just place the full £30 in chips into the pot in one go without saying anything (if the game allows silent bets/raises).
This rule is in place to prevent any undue advantage or manipulation, as it prevents players from gauging opponents’ reactions before completing their bet. If a string bet occurs, typically only the initial portion of the bet may be allowed, and the player may not be permitted to complete the intended larger bet or raise. The specific penalties for a string bet can vary depending on the casino or the particular house rules in place.
