Slow Roll

A 'Slow Roll' in poker refers to the act of delaying revealing a winning hand, which is generally considered poor etiquette.

What is a Slow Roll in Poker?

In poker, a 'Slow Roll' is when a player delays revealing their hand at showdown when they know they have the winning hand. This is generally considered poor etiquette as it can be seen as rubbing in the victory or unnecessarily stringing along the losing player.

Understanding Slow Roll

While a slow roll is not against the rules of poker, it is frowned upon because it goes against the spirit of fair play and respect for fellow players. It can be seen as a form of gloating or gamesmanship.

Slow Roll in Poker

It's important to note the difference between a slow roll and slow playing. Slow playing is a legitimate poker strategy where a player plays a strong hand weakly to encourage opponents to stay in the pot. A slow roll, on the other hand, only occurs at showdown when the outcome is already decided.

Example of "Slow Roll"

For instance, if a player has the winning hand but waits for their opponent to reveal their hand first, or reveals their hand card by card, they are slow rolling.

• "He was chastised by the other players for slow rolling his winning hand."
• "Despite having the winning hand, she decided not to slow roll and revealed her cards immediately."
• "His slow roll was seen as poor etiquette by the other players at the table."

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