Monday, September 16, 2024
Down to the Felt
Alternate Term: Bet Down to the Felt
Down to the FeltAdjective
Having no chips remaining at the table; busted out; broke.
EXAMPLE: "I was down to the felt, but decided to stay around and watch the game from the rail."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
USAGE: Describes a player.
Adjective
All-in; having all of one's chips at stake in a particular hand.
EXAMPLE: "We were playing heads-up. I went all-in with a pair of Queens and my opponent called. I was a huge favorite, but was pretty nervous. Whenever I'm down to the felt I always think my opponent is going to suck out."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
USAGE: Describes a player.
Bet Down to the Felt Verb
Go all-in; wager all of one's chips.
EXAMPLE: "I bet down to the felt on a coin flip and got lucky."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues