Poker glossary: U
4 poker terms starting with U. Each entry has a clear definition, a worked example, and links to related concepts.
Unblocker
An unblocker is a card in your hand that does not reduce the likelihood your opponent holds a target hand. Put simply: if your cards don't "block" the holdings you want the oppo...
Uncapped Range
A "range" is the set of hands a player could hold in a situation. An uncapped range means prior actions do not rule out the very strongest hands. Premiums are top pairs and bett...
Under-Bluffed Line
An under-bluffed line is a betting sequence weighted toward value hands, with few natural bluffs. Value hands have real showdown equity; bluffs rely on folding better hands with...
UTG
UTG (Under the Gun) sits immediately left of the big blind. UTG acts first in the preflop betting round, deciding to fold, call, or raise without seeing others' choices. Acting...