Poker glossary
Tough Player
A tough player is hard to bluff and often calls down with strong or borderline hands.
Full explanation
A tough player is hard to bluff and often calls down with strong or borderline hands.
Explanation. These opponents rarely fold and defend aggressively, even when behind. They require precise value extraction and balanced play. Recognizing a tough player helps adjust by sizing for thin value and bluffing less—targeting more exploitable opponents instead.