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What Is Heater in Poker?

A particularly strong run of results over a short period.

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What it means

A heater does not establish a permanent win rate.

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A practical example

A cash player wins at many tables across one weekend.

Where you will hear it

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

Related concepts

UpswingA period of unusually positive results.Explore ↗Run GoodReceiving favorable short-term outcomes relative to expectation.Explore ↗DownswingA period of negative results relative to a player's prior performance or expectation.Explore ↗Run BadReceiving unfavorable short-term outcomes relative to expectation.Explore ↗TiltAn emotional state that leads to worse decisions than a player would otherwise make.Explore ↗

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