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 How to Get Staked in Poker: What Backers Look For April 19, 2026 Read more Poker The Complete Guide to Independent Chip Model (ICM) April 9, 2026 Read more Poker An Introduction to Mystery Bounty Tournament Strategy April 9, 2026 Read more