Tough Spot ( poker )

1) A difficult game to beat, particularly one in which it is hard to tell when others are bluffing. 2) A game in which it is difficult to bluff, as a limit game with small stakes. 3) A situation in which it is hard to tell what other active players are holding because not enough information has been revealed, either because of being first to bet, because other players may have checked good hands, or some other strategic reason. 4) A tough player, or the position occupied by same. "Watch out for seat four; that's a tough spot.