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What Is Calling Station in Poker?

A player who calls frequently and folds infrequently.

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What it means

The label should be supported by observed behavior, not one hand.

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A practical example

An opponent calls three streets with weak pair hands repeatedly.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

NitInformal label for a player perceived as unusually tight or risk-averse.Explore ↗ManiacInformal label for a player perceived as betting and raising excessively.Explore ↗Loose-AggressiveA style that enters many pots and applies frequent betting pressure.Explore ↗RockA very tight player who usually enters pots with strong hands.Explore ↗Tight-AggressiveA style that plays relatively few hands and tends to bet or raise with those entered.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex