It is used to describe consecutive bets or aggressive betting actions made by a player during a hand.
These terms are often used in the context of aggressive play and bluffing. The concept of barrels is important for understanding betting patterns and strategies in poker.
Here's how the different barrels are defined:
- First Barrel: is the initial bet made by a player on a particular street of betting, such as the flop, turn, or river.
- Second Barrel: also known as the "double barrel," refers to a follow-up bet made by a player on the next street (e.g., the turn) after making the initial bet on the previous street (e.g., the flop). It often indicates continued aggression and is used to apply pressure on opponents.
- Third Barrel: or the "triple barrel," is a third consecutive bet made by a player. This occurs when a player makes an initial bet on the flop, a second bet on the turn, and then follows up with a third bet on the river. The third barrel is a strong display of aggression and usually suggests that the player is committed to the hand and believes their opponent(s) will fold.