Monday, September 9, 2024
Stuck
Adjective
Who has lost money or chips; in the hole.
EXAMPLE: "I'm stuck three grand."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
USAGE: Describes a player.
SYNONYMS: Behind, In the Hole
RELATED TERMS: Bankroll, Expectation
Adjective
Running bad; on a losing streak.
EXAMPLE: "I've been stuck for the past three hours. It's time to call it quits for the night."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
USAGE: Describes a player.
Adjective
Who has already contributed such a high percentage of one's chip stack to the pot as to make folding an unreasonable choice even when holding a hand that is likely to be beaten on the showdown.
EXAMPLE: "I was stuck and my opponent made a raise that put me all-in. Fortunately, I caught a lucky card on the river and won the showdown."
APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues
USAGE: Describes a player.