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What Is Brick in Poker?

A card that appears not to improve a relevant hand or draw.

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What it means

A brick for one player can still help another range.

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A practical example

A low offsuit river misses a visible flush draw.

Where you will hear it

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

Related concepts

Slow RollDelaying the reveal or call of an obviously winning hand in a way perceived as disrespectful.Explore ↗DonkA derogatory slang label for a player perceived as unskilled.Explore ↗Suck OutTo improve from behind to win, often on a later card.Explore ↗Nit RollTaking an unusually long time before calling with a very strong hand.Explore ↗Run BadReceiving unfavorable short-term outcomes relative to expectation.Explore ↗

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