Poker glossary
Hero Call
A hero call is calling with a marginal holding based on reads and value.
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A hero call is calling with a marginal holding based on reads and value.
Explanation. This savvy move happens when you sense your opponent is bluffing despite a weak hand. The term “hero” underscores the courage needed: calling off chips despite low odds. For example, calling a river bet with second pair because opponent’s line suggests a bluff. Hero calls reflect high-level reads and strategic confidence.