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 GTO Charts Explained: How to Read and Use Preflop Range Charts March 22, 2026 Read more Poker How to Play Multiway Pots in Tournament Poker March 21, 2026 Read more Poker Short-Stack Blind vs Blind: The Complete Framework March 20, 2026 Read more