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Poker Terminology

Poker Terms Beginning With G

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Grinder

A grinder is a poker player who puts in a high volume of hands or tournaments and aims to build steady long-term profit rather than rely on occasional big scores.…

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GTO

GTO stands for game theory optimal. In poker, it describes a strategy designed to be difficult or impossible for an opponent to exploit when both players respond optimally.ExampleA solver may…

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Gutshot

A gutshot is an inside straight draw that needs one specific rank to complete a straight. It normally has four outs when all four cards of that rank remain unseen.

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