The slow roll should not be confused with 'slow play', 'sandbagging' or 'trapping' – three terms that refer to playing a strong hand weakly to encourage your opponent to bet. One of the most frowned-upon moves in poker, slow rolling is likely to lose you respect and may even anger your opponents.
What is a Slow Roll?Ī slow roll in poker is where the player with the very best hand ('the nuts') makes a scene of calling a large final bet, adding unnecessary drama to the hand.
As you expand your poker strategies, develop skills, and learn proper gambling etiquette, here's one move to avoid making: the 'slow roll'.
