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Blocker (Draw)

Also: Blocker, blockers (draw), card removal

Poker term

In draw games, holding cards your opponent needs.

In 2-7, the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7; in Badugi, low cards. Holding them reduces your opponent's outs. Rule of thumb: +3% equity for each pair's worth of cards the opponent needs that you hold. It also informs whether to snow.

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