Full explanation — Slow Play
Slow playing means checking or calling with a very strong hand instead of betting, to disguise its strength and induce action. It is correct only on boards where your opponent cannot cheaply outdraw you.
What is Slow Play in poker?
Slow playing means checking or calling with a very strong hand instead of betting, to disguise its strength and induce action. It is correct only on boards where your opponent cannot cheaply outdraw you.
- English term: Slow Play
- Category: Strategy
- In short: Underplaying a monster hand to keep opponents in the pot.
- The term appears at every Texas Hold'em table on ClubGG.
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In short
Slow Play
Underplaying a monster hand to keep opponents in the pot.
Slow Play
Where you meet it at the table
Slow Play (Slow Play) 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 Slow Play in poker?
Slow playing means checking or calling with a very strong hand instead of betting, to disguise its strength and induce action. It is correct only on boards where your opponent cannot cheaply outdraw you.
What is Slow Play called in English?
The English term is "Slow Play". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Slow Play belong to?
Slow Play belongs to the "Strategy" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.