Poker Glossary
Whale
A very wealthy, very loose recreational player who plays far above their skill level and does not mind losing big — the biggest fish in the ocean. A whale reshapes entire games: stakes rise, professionals circle, and every seat at the table gains value. In high-stakes ecosystems, access to the whale is the business.
At the table
A businessman sits down with $50,000 at $5/$10 and starts straddling dark. Within the hour, three pros have quietly canceled their evenings.
House note
← Full glossary — all 52 termsWhen a whale sits, it isn’t poker anymore — it’s fishing with etiquette.
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