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Wake up
A term used when a player suddenly finds themselves with a strong hand, especially after there has been significant action or raising from other players in the game.
Weak player
A player who typically plays passively, makes frequent strategic errors, or lacks the skills or aggression required to compete effectively against more experienced opponents.
Wet board
A term for a poker board that has many draws available with the community cards, such as straights or flushes, leading to potentially strong hands and making the game more unpredictable.
Whale
A term used to describe a player who consistently makes large bets and plays with a lot of money, but often lacks skills or plays poorly, making them a profitable target for more experienced players.
Wheel
A term used in poker to describe a straight from ace to five (A-2-3-4-5), which is the lowest possible straight. In games with high-low split rules, the wheel is often the best possible low hand as well as a competitive high hand.
W$SD (won money at showdown)
Refers to the amount of money a player has won in hands where their cards were revealed at the end (showdown) and their hand was determined to be the best among those shown. This statistic provides insight into a player’s ability to win pots with strong hands that hold up against opponents’ hands.
WWSF (won when saw flop)
Refers to the percentage of hands in which a player won the pot after seeing the flop. This statistic provides insight into a player’s ability to capitalize on advantageous flops and win pots despite facing opponents’ actions.
WSOP (World Series of Poker)
A series of poker tournaments.
WTSD (went to showdown)
Shows the percentage of times a player goes all the way to the showdown after seeing the flop, which can indicate their determination or hand strength consistency throughout the hand.