Angle
An angle is a legal but unethical play that tries to gain an advantage.
The simple explanation
An angle is a play that is technically allowed but is considered unethical. It tries to gain an advantage in a way that does not feel fair, such as misleading an opponent about whether you have acted. Most players see it as bad sportsmanship, and some rooms penalize it.
A closer look
Angles live in the gray area between the rules and good manners. A player who uses them often gets a bad reputation, and floor staff may penalize repeated behavior even if no specific rule is broken. If you are the victim of an angle, the best response is to stay calm and call the floor. Players who accidentally commit an angle should apologize and fix the situation.
A practical example
A player makes a vague gesture to mislead an opponent about whether he has acted, hoping to gain an advantage. That is an angle.
Full explanation
An angle is a legal but unethical play that tries to gain an advantage.
An angle in poker refers to a controversial move that is technically legal but seen as unethical or unsportsmanlike. It is a way of exploiting the rules or the situation.
Examples include hiding the size of your chips, making vague gestures that mislead opponents about an action, or acting as if you have not been called.
Rooms often warn or penalize players who use angles, especially when they do so repeatedly.
The act of using such tactics is called angle shooting.