W$SD

Basic Definition

W$SD (Won $ at Showdown) refers to the percentage of times a player wins when revealing their hand at showdown in poker. This metric is used to measure how often a player has a strong hand at showdown.

Specific Situation

• If you play to the river and your opponent calls, leading to a showdown where your hand beats your opponent's, that game counts towards W$SD.
• If you bet aggressively on the flop and reach the river but lose to your opponent, that game will not be reflected in your W$SD win rate.

Important Information

• If the W$SD is high, it indicates a tendency to have strong hands at showdown. However, if it's excessively high, it might suggest an overly tight playing style.
• When the W$SD is low, it often indicates a player who bluffs too much.

Examples of Term Usage

"This player has a W$SD of 45%, so they're quite suspicious of bluffs."