Browse every Poker Type glossary term beginning with L. Select a term for its full definition and example, or use the alphabet to move to another letter.
Poker Terms Beginning With L
Leak
A leak is a repeated strategic mistake that reduces a player’s long-term profit. Leaks can involve preflop ranges, bet sizing, emotional decisions, bankroll management or many other parts of the…
Read definition →Limp
To limp is to enter a pot preflop by calling the big blind rather than raising. An open limp occurs when nobody has entered the pot before you; an over-limp…
Read definition →Loose-Aggressive
Loose-aggressive, often shortened to LAG, describes a player who enters many pots and plays them aggressively with frequent bets and raises. A skilled LAG can apply constant pressure, while an…
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