Back to Poker Terms Belly Buster February 16, 2024 Share In poker, a “belly buster” refers to an inside straight draw, also known as a “gutshot straight draw.” Example: If a player holds 8h 7h and the flop is Jh Ts 2s, the player needs a 9 to complete the straight. Free! Free Trainer! Try the Trainer for free Study on the move via mobile Short stack ChipEV solutions Unlimited access More detailsAdd to cart Share Related articles Poker No-Limit Holdem Training: The Complete Beginner’s Guide March 3, 2026 Read more Poker Preflop Ranges for Tournament Poker by Position February 27, 2026 Read more Poker Extreme ICM: How the Bubble Changes Your Poker Tournament Strategy February 26, 2026 Read more