Calling down

Created by LawDude on August 5, 2009

Definition

A strategic decision by a player to reach showdown and not fold. Generally adopted as a strategy when a player believes that the bettor is bluffing or is overbetting an inferior hand.

Example

"I was sick of his aggression, so I decided to call him down with middle pair. I was right-- he just had ace high."

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