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A calling station is a player who calls bets too frequently and folds too rarely, especially with weak made hands or marginal draws. The term is usually descriptive rather than complimentary.ExampleIf a player repeatedly calls large river bets with weak pairs, opponents may describe them as a calling station.

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Published: September 29, 2026
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