Poker glossary: V
8 poker terms starting with V. Each entry has a clear definition, a worked example, and links to related concepts.
Value 3-Bet
A re-raise made with a strong hand to grow the pot when you are likely ahead. Targets calls from worse pairs and broadways, not folds.
Value 4-Bet
A 4-bet is the fourth bet in a preflop sequence: an open-raise, a 3-bet, then a 4-bet. A value 4-bet aims to be called by worse hands rather than primarily to fold opponents. Ex...
Value Bet
A bet aimed at being called by worse hands. Pick the weakest hand that calls (the value target), then size to invite them in.
Value Range
A value range is the slice of a betting or raising range built from hands that want worse hands to call. It is the set of hands you bet or raise for value, not the single action...
Value-Own
When you bet for value on the river but only get called by hands that beat you. The bet was supposed to extract chips from worse; instead it pays the better hand.
Variance
The gap between your long-run expected value and your short-run results. Why a 60% favorite still loses some flips, and why one losing session is a poor judge of skill.
Villain
The Villain is the opponent the Hero (the player in focus) analyzes in a hand. The Villain can be a real seat at the table or a hypothetical opponent used to explore decisions....
VPIP
VPIP (Voluntarily Put Money In Pot) is the percentage of hands a player chooses to enter preflop by limping, calling, or raising. It excludes forced blinds and free walks. VPIP...