You are “counterfeited” when a card comes on the board that makes one or more of your holecards redundant (no longer as useful), without the basic value of your overall hand changing.
So here's an explanation (with examples) of counterfeiting in Texas Hold'em with a quick guide on what to do if and when it happens. Counterfeiting in poker is not exactly a strategical concept, but it's something that you should be aware of and be prepared to deal with whenever it crops up.Įven if you've only played poker for a week, you have more than likely been counterfeited at least once or twice - you just didn't know there was a name for it.
