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Isolation (iso) raise

Raising to play a pot heads-up against a single weak opponent.

In depth

An isolation raise is a strategic raise designed to play a pot heads-up against a single, typically weaker opponent. By increasing the bet, the raiser aims to force out other players, simplifying the hand into a one-on-one confrontation to exploit the targeted player’s perceived vulnerability.

Chinese: 孤立加注