Poker Dictionary – Advantage Player

There are poker players of different kinds. Some are recreational players while some are professionals. However, if a player knows the game well and is ready to utilise any advantage that he/she can get, then that player can be called an advantageous player. Let us learn a bit more about this advantage player.

Who is an advantage player?

The term ‘advantage player’ is not only used in poker but can be used to generally describe any player that looks for any kind of advantage in a game. It is a term commonly used in casino games to refer to players who look for flaws or errors in a game so that they can gain an advantage. An advantage player will try to get an edge over others in a game by exploiting its flaws. It should be noted that this is not necessarily cheating.

An advantage player will look for areas in a game that he or she can use to benefit himself/herself. The methods used in these situations are more legal than illegal. For example, in Blackjack, an advantage player can be the one who counts cards to gain the upper hand in the game. While the act of counting cards itself is not considered cheating, casinos discourage it. Casinos can also ban advantage players if they are spotted.

There are many games where a player with skills and knowledge can also be considered as an advantage player. Here, they can use their skills to beat other players and win the game.

We hope you were able to learn a little bit more about the term ‘advantage player.’ If you want to learn more poker terms, then head to our poker glossary page. For more news and updates, keep reading Gutshot Magazine. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Telegram.

Donna Amo

Donna Amo was a writer at Gutshot Magazine. She is a graduate from Sophia College of Women, Mumbai with a degree in English Literature. When this October born foodie is not writing content or poetry, she spends her time laughing at memes or watching series. Based out of Mizoram, she is drawn to all things nature and has a soft spot for puppies.