Poker Abbreviations and Acronyms
This part of our Poker Terms Glossary lists common poker abbreviations and acronyms and explains what each one stands for, so you can quickly lookup what you’ve heard at the tables, in poker strategy discussions, and in training content.
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List of Poker Abbreviations and Acronyms
| Poker Abbreviation / Acronym | Short for |
|---|---|
| AF | Aggression Factor |
| AFq | Aggression Frequency |
| ATC | Any Two Cards |
| bb/100 | Big Blinds per 100 Hands |
| BRM | Bankroll Management |
| EV | Expected Value |
| GTO | Game Theory Optimal |
| HM2 | Holdem Manager 2 |
| Horse | HORSE (Hold’em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, Stud, Stud Hi-Lo) |
| HUD | Heads-Up Display |
| ICM | Independent Chip Model |
| ITM | In The Money |
| LAG | Loose Aggressive |
| MDF | Minimum Defense Frequency |
| MTT | Multi-Table Tournament |
| NFD | Nut Flush Draw |
| OOP | Out of Position |
| OTB | On The Button |
| PFC | Preflop Caller |
| PFR | Preflop Raise |
| PT4 | PokerTracker 4 |
| SNG | Sit and Go |
| SPR | Stack-to-Pot Ratio |
| SRP | Single-Raised Pot |
| TAG | Tight Aggressive |
| TPMK | Top Pair, Middle Kicker |
| TPTK | Top Pair, Top Kicker |
| TPWK | Top Pair, Weak Kicker |
| Vig | Vigorish |
| VPIP | Voluntarily Put Money In Pot |
| W$SD | Won Money at Showdown |
| WTSD | Went to Showdown |
| WWSF | Won When Saw Flop |