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Poker glossary

Limp

Entering the pot before the flop by just calling the big blind.

Level 2

Also: limping, limper, limpers

Limping as the first player in is a common beginner leak: it doesn’t win the blinds, doesn’t build a pot with strong hands, and invites more opponents in. When you’re first in, raise or fold.

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