What is Stab in Poker?
Stab is simply another term for ‘bet’ in poker. It’s especially used in scenarios where lack of interest has been shown in the pot by other players at the table i.e. no-one seemed interested in the pot so we took a stab. It may also refer to a single attempt to pick up the pot without giving much thought to further action. However, usage varies quite widely and players may use the term stab to describe a bet without meeting any of the above criteria.
Splash the Pot: What Is Splashing the Pot in Poker?
Splashing the pot refers to spilling chips over the poker table rather than placing them neatly in the middle. When large amount of chips are wagered, it’s considered good etiquette to try and keep the chips in neat piles. Shoving our stack violently towards the centre of the table while watching chips fly everywhere is referred to as splashing the pot and is considered bad poker etiquette. If villain wins our chips, he’ll have to spend the time piling them up neatly again.
What is Sick in Poker?
Sick is a slang term that originated from outside of the poker world. It generally applies to extreme situations, whether good or bad. For example, the term ‘sick upswing’ would refer to an upswing that was way bigger than average. A ‘sick beat’ would be a bad beat that it significantly worse than normal. Its usage is not especially different in a poker context compared to general slang use in the world outside poker.
What is Short handed in Poker?
Short Handed in poker refers to a poker game with 6 or less players. Games with more than 6 players are generally referred to as “full ring” tables. Short handed also applies to 2 player tables, although the term ‘heads up’ is more commonly used to describe 2-way action.
