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Limp in (Poker)

A player is said to limp in when they enter the pot for the minimum amount. This is done by calling the big blind or forced bet to enter the pot as cheaply as possible. For instance, let's assume you on the button and last to act. The big and small blinds post and the action folds round to you. You simply match the big blind to stay in the pot. This is known as 'limping in' to the pot.

The decision to limo into the pot will often be determined by the number of players that limp in before play gets round to you. This is because as more players limp in, the more money is in the pot and more incentive to get involved with speculative hands. It might be that you know you are behind and limp into a family pot with 4 5 . A player would do this as they are getting the right odds to enter the pot and with a little bit of luck, could take down a huge pot.

Players also use the limp to trap players. For instance, a player holds A A . He chooses to limp into the pot in early position. He would be hoping that by limping in, a player might raise in a later position and offer up greater opportunity to take down a big pot.