Statistics

VPIP: Poker Stat Definition & How to Read It

Also known as Voluntarily Put In Pot

The definition, with context from real hands and how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

VPIP (Voluntarily Put In Pot): % of hands a player voluntarily enters (excludes blind posts).

In more detail

Solid 6-max regs: 20–25%. Loose-passive fish: 35%+. Nits: under 15%.

Common questions

What does VPIP mean in poker?

Solid 6-max regs: 20–25%. Loose-passive fish: 35%+. Nits: under 15%.

Related terms

Fold-to-CBet
% of times a player folds to a continuation bet.
Aggression Factor
(Bets + Raises) / Calls: how aggressively a player plays.
WTSD
% of pots a player sees showdown after the flop.

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