WAWB is an acronym which stands for Way Ahead Way Behind. It is a popular online poker term used to describe situations when a player is either a big favorite or a big underdog against a better hand.
Novice players have a tendency to overplay ace rag hands. Even when you pair the ace in a multi-way pot there is a good chance that another player as a better ace which has you outkicked.
In this video, high stakes pro Alec Torelli talks about what it means to be “way ahead” or “way behind” in a hand, and how to adjust your play when you find yourself in these situations.