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What Is Run Bad in Poker?

Receiving unfavorable short-term outcomes relative to expectation.

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What it means

Poor results are not proof that every decision was correct.

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A practical example

A strong made hand repeatedly loses to low-probability rivers.

Where you will hear it

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

Related concepts

Run GoodReceiving favorable short-term outcomes relative to expectation.Explore ↗Suck OutTo improve from behind to win, often on a later card.Explore ↗HeaterA particularly strong run of results over a short period.Explore ↗Slow RollDelaying the reveal or call of an obviously winning hand in a way perceived as disrespectful.Explore ↗UpswingA period of unusually positive results.Explore ↗

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