Poker glossary
On Tilt
On tilt describes emotional loss of control after frustration or bad beats.
Full explanation
On tilt describes emotional loss of control after frustration or bad beats.
Explanation. Tilt causes poor decisions—chasing, overbetting, or playing too many hands. It stems from anger or discouragement. Recognizing tilt triggers early prevents loss spirals. Control mindset and break strategies are vital to regain discipline.