Poker Glossary
Poker glossary

Jam

To jam is to shove all your chips into the pot in one move.

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To jam is to shove all your chips into the pot in one move.

Explanation. Shorthand for all‑in aggressiveness, “jam” means you push your entire stack in with a single motion. It signals polar strength: either nuts or a bluff. Jam can pressure opponents into folding or force them into tough all-in decisions. It’s a typical strategy in tournaments and short‑stack scenarios.

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