What does it mean to "raise" and when should I do it?

What does it mean to "raise" and when should I do it?

Frank Scoblete (Casino Gambling Expert & Bestselling Author) gives expert video advice on: What is "poker"?; What are the basic poker hands from weakest to strongest?; What is the basic order of game play in poker? and more...

There are lots of choices to make in poker: A good poker player is always considering whether or not his should discard his hand, "raise" another player's bet or "call" another player. If you think you have a winning hand, then you would never call and you would never fold; a possible winning hand suggests you should "raise" the other player.