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NIT in Poker — Strategy, Stats & When to Use It

Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

NIT — An extremely tight player who only enters pots with premium hands.

In more detail

Nits exist at every stake. Their tells: fold instantly preflop, never bluff, only reraise with the very top of their range.

Common questions

What does NIT mean in poker?

Nits exist at every stake. Their tells: fold instantly preflop, never bluff, only reraise with the very top of their range.

Related terms

TAG
Tight-Aggressive — playing few hands but betting/raising aggressively when you do.

New to poker? Start with our preflop strategy guide and the free TAG cheatsheet.