Poker glossary
Look
A look is a call of the final bet before the showdown. The player who looks calls to see the opponent's hand.
The simple explanation
If you call the last bet on the river, you pay to look at the opponent's cards.
A closer look
Calling the last bet to see the cards is sometimes called 'paying for a look'. It is a call with a hand that is not strong, and it may be a hero call. The price of the look must match the chance that you win.
A practical example
A player calls a river bet with a pair of fives to look at the opponent's hand.
Full explanation
A look is a call of the final bet before the showdown. The player who looks calls to see the opponent’s hand.
A look is a call of the final bet.
You pay to see the cards.
It is a call with a medium hand.
The price must be right.