Browse every Poker Type glossary term beginning with E. Select a term for its full definition and example, or use the alphabet to move to another letter.
Poker Terms Beginning With E
Effective Stack
The effective stack is the maximum number of chips that can be won or lost between two players in a hand. It is determined by the smaller of their two…
Read definition →Equity
Equity is your share of the pot based on the probability that your hand will win or tie by showdown. It changes as cards are revealed and as the range…
Read definition →Expected Value
Expected value, often shortened to EV, is the average amount a decision is expected to win or lose over the long run. A positive-EV play makes money on average, while…
Read definition →Exploitative Play
Exploitative play means deliberately adjusting your strategy to take advantage of an opponent’s specific tendencies or mistakes. It can increase profit against predictable players, but the adjustment may itself become…
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