Statistics

VPIP — Poker Stat Definition & How to Read It

Also known as Voluntarily Put In Pot

Here's a clear definition with real-hand context, plus 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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