Poker concept

What is Whale in Poker? Definition & Examples

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

Quick answer

Whale — A very bad player with a lot of money.

In more detail

The mythical creature every cash-game grinder hopes to find. Treat them with respect; aggressive players who bust whales chase them away.

Common questions

What does Whale mean in poker?

The mythical creature every cash-game grinder hopes to find. Treat them with respect; aggressive players who bust whales chase them away.

Related terms

Action
Your turn to act, or the overall betting activity in a hand.
Bad Beat
Losing a hand where you were a heavy statistical favorite.
Board
The community cards dealt face-up in the middle of the table.
Cooler
A hand where two players have very strong holdings — unavoidable losses happen.

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