Showdown value

Basic Definition

Showdown value refers to the potential for your hand to win when it goes to a showdown. It is a concept used when you have a hand that is not weak enough to bluff with, but not strong enough to bet.

Specific Situation

• If your hand is and the board is , it's likely that you have showdown value if your opponent checks.

Important Information

• With a hand that has showdown value, it can be more profitable to check and proceed to showdown rather than forcing a bet to make your opponent fold.
• It's important not to focus too much on showdown value and instead decide whether to bet based on your opponent's strategy.

Examples of Term Usage

"This hand has showdown value, so if the opponent doesn't bet, let's check and proceed to the river."