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Betting against someone, especially if they are likely to have a powerful hand. "I had the nut flush, but the 'sumbitch bet into me."
To take the first action of betting against an opponent you know has a strong hand to try and bluff.
To bet before a stronger hand, or a player who bet strongly on the previous round.
To make a bet looking at what seems to be a superior hand
To bet into the pot before your opponent, with the knowledge that he has a potentially strong hand. This move may dissuade the other player to call your bet, even though he may have quite a strong hand like a high straight draw or flush.
To bet before another player who apparently has a better hand.
To be the 1st player to put chips into the pot.
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