Active

Basic Definition

In poker, "active" refers to the status of a player who is currently holding their hand and participating in the game. A player who has not folded is considered active.

Specific Situation

• When the UTG chooses an action pre-flop, since no one has folded yet, everyone is "active."
• After the flop is revealed, players who choose to bet or check instead of folding are considered "active."

Important Information

• By keeping track of the number of active players, it becomes easier to estimate the pot odds and speculate on your opponents' possible hands.
• Players who have not folded are always considered "active," but merely being active does not guarantee victory. Strategic decisions are crucial.

Examples of Term Usage

"There are a lot of active players, so let's observe the situation for now and check safely."