Poker strategy guide · 3 min
What is a poker leak?
A poker leak is a repeated decision error that costs EV across many hands. One bad result is not a leak; the same mistake showing up in similar spots is.
Direct answer
A poker leak is a repeated decision error that costs EV across many hands. One bad result is not a leak; the same mistake showing up in similar spots is.
Start with leak detection
This page answers a simple off-table poker study question: What is a poker leak? The useful move is to name the spot type first, then review decisions that repeat in that same family.
Common mistake
Treating variance or a single cooler as proof of a strategic problem.
Practice drill
Tag the same spot type for a week and look for repeat errors before changing strategy.
Practice prompts
- Before reviewing a hand, write the spot label: leak detection.
- Tag the same spot type for a week and look for repeat errors before changing strategy.
- Save one repeated mistake label for tomorrow instead of adding a new topic immediately.
Common questions
What is a poker leak?
A poker leak is a repeated decision error that costs EV across many hands. One bad result is not a leak; the same mistake showing up in similar spots is.
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