Full explanation — Bluff
A bluff is a bet or raise with a weak hand designed to make a better hand fold. An effective bluff needs a consistent story, a board that fits your range, and an opponent who is actually capable of folding.
What is Bluff in poker?
A bluff is a bet or raise with a weak hand designed to make a better hand fold. An effective bluff needs a consistent story, a board that fits your range, and an opponent who is actually capable of folding.
- English term: Bluff
- Category: Strategy
- In short: Betting with a weak hand to make a better hand fold.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Bluff
Betting with a weak hand to make a better hand fold.
Bluff
Where you meet it at the table
Bluff (Bluff) belongs to the Strategy category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff in poker?
A bluff is a bet or raise with a weak hand designed to make a better hand fold. An effective bluff needs a consistent story, a board that fits your range, and an opponent who is actually capable of folding.
What is Bluff called in English?
The English term is "Bluff". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Bluff belong to?
Bluff belongs to the "Strategy" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.