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Gambler’s fallacy
The erroneous belief that if a particular event occurs more frequently than normal during the past, it is less likely to happen in the future, and vice versa.
Game flow
In poker, game flow refers to the rhythm or tempo of play at the table, influenced by factors such as the speed of betting, the types of hands being played, and the dynamics between players. Understanding and adapting to the game flow is crucial for making strategic decisions and staying ahead in the game.
Game tree
In poker, a game tree is a conceptual diagram that represents all possible moves and outcomes starting from a particular point in a game. It helps players analyze the game by examining each possible decision point like betting, raising, or folding, along with potential reactions from opponents.
Game type
The variant of poker being played, such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, or Stud.
Gap concept
A theory that suggests a player needs a stronger hand to call an opening bet than to open the betting themselves.
Gap hand
A starting hand in which the two cards are separated by at least one rank, reducing their strength and potential to make straights.
Geometric bet size
Betting the same size (as a percentage of the pot) on each street such that chips are all-in on the river bet. This is the optimal bet size if one player is perfectly polarized relative to their opponent, as it generates the widest overall minimum defense frequency (MDF) that gets stacks in by the river.
Get away
To fold a strong hand in anticipation of a superior hand held by an opponent.
GG
Short for good game, a term often used in online poker and gaming as a polite expression at the end of a game, regardless of the outcome. It signifies sportsmanship and acknowledgment of the game’s conclusion.
Go all-in
When a player bets all their chips on a single hand.
Going south
The unethical practice of removing chips from the table after winning, usually in a cash game, to protect the profits without leaving the game.
Good beat
In poker, when a player makes a statistically poor call that ends up winning by the conclusion of the hand.
Grinder
A player who makes a living by playing a lot of poker hands at lower stakes, focusing on a steady income rather than big jackpots.
Grinding
Playing poker in a highly disciplined manner and playing a low-risk game to gradually build up profits.
Grind out
To play for long periods with the objective of making a steady, moderate profit.
GTO (game theory optimal)
A highly mathematical approach in poker aimed at playing an unexploitable strategy. This involves making decisions that balance potential gains and losses in a way that opponents cannot take advantage of, regardless of their play style.
Guaranteed tournament
A poker tournament that has a minimum prize pool set by the host regardless of how many players enter.
Gun
Short for under the gun, the position directly to the left of the big blind, which is the first to act in most rounds of betting.
Gutshot
A straight draw that requires one specific card to complete, also known as an inside straight draw. For example, if a player holds 6-7 and the flop comes 4-8-K, they would need a 5 (the gutshot card) to complete the straight from 4 to 8.