A 5-bet in poker is the fifth raise in a single betting sequence before the flop—usually in No-Limit Hold’em or Pot-Limit Omaha. It’s a sign of serious aggression and often means one or both players have very strong hands.
Here’s how the preflop betting might look:
A 5-bet is usually either:
Because it takes several raises to get there, you mostly see 5-bets at high-stakes games, between deep-stacked players, or in very aggressive matchups.
A 5-bet almost always signals maximum strength—or a gutsy bluff. Either way, it’s a major move that grabs attention at the table.
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