What is an Open Shove in Poker?
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Last Updated: February 1, 2024
An open shove in poker is going all-in as the first player to raise preflop.
Open Shove Poker Example:
Open shoving is fairly common in poker tournaments. For example, shortstacked players in a Sit & Go poker tournament will often open shove with the goal of getting called by a player with a weaker hand or making everyone fold.
