Poker Glossary
Poker glossary

Pigeon

A pigeon is a player who is seen as a bad player by others. He is a weak player who makes many mistakes and loses money.

The simple explanation

The word is a name for a victim of better players. A pigeon may play a very different strategy or not understand the basics.

A closer look

Pigeons are the same as fish or marks. Good players try to find tables with pigeons. It is not polite to call someone a pigeon to his face. Treat weak players with courtesy to keep them at the table.

A practical example

A new player calls every bet with weak hands. The regulars call him a pigeon.

Full explanation

A pigeon is a player who is seen as a bad player by others. He is a weak player who makes many mistakes and loses money.

A pigeon is a weak player.

He loses money to better players.

It is the same as a fish or mark.

Be polite to keep him at the table.

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