Games

Games

An activity engaged in for diversion or amusement; whether electronic games such as those on computers or phones, or simple board games.

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walk

Games; Poker

A walk is the situation where all players fold to the big blind.

wake up

Games; Poker

To "wake up with a hand" means to discover a strong starting hand, often when there has already been action in front of the player.

voluntary put money in pot (VPIP)

Games; Poker

The percentage of hands with which a player puts money into the pot pre-flop, without counting any blind postings. Also called VP$IP. VPIP is an excellent measure of aggression.

value bet

Games; Poker

A bet made by a player who wants it to be called (as opposed to a bluff or protection bet). This is typically because he has a superior hand that he expects to win at showdown, or ...

upcard

Games; Poker

A card that is dealt to the player face up, so that all players may see it. Upcards are used in stud games.

up the ante

Games; Poker

Increase the stake. Also commonly used outside the context of poker.

up

Games; Poker

When used with a card rank to describe a poker hand, refers to two pair with the named card being the higher pair. For example, a hand of QQ885 might be called "queens up".