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Pigeon

general

A slang term for an uninformed or unsophisticated bettor who is likely to make poor betting decisions. Sharp bettors often profit from the predictable mistakes made by pigeons.

Key Takeaways

  • 1A slang term for an uninformed or unsophisticated bettor who is likely to make poor betting decision

Pigeon

A slang term for an uninformed or unsophisticated bettor who is likely to make poor betting decisions. Sharp bettors often profit from the predictable mistakes made by pigeons.

Example

The poker pro identified the pigeon at the table and capitalized on their inexperienced play.

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