Poker Glossary
Poker glossary

Loose Game

A loose game is a game in which many players are involved in many hands. The players are not selective, so pots are larger and more frequent.

The simple explanation

In a loose game, almost everyone calls before the flop. Many players see the flop.

A closer look

Loose games favor strong hands, since many players call with weak hands. You should play tighter and value bet more. Bluffing is less effective, since players call. Suited hands and drawing hands gain value, because of multiway pots.

A practical example

At a loose table, five or six players see every flop.

Full explanation

A loose game is a game in which many players are involved in many hands. The players are not selective, so pots are larger and more frequent.

A loose game has many players in many pots.

Players are not selective.

Play tighter and value bet.

Bluff less.

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