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Poker Terminology Poker Definitions
A reference guide
to common Poker Terms to help you get the best out
of your online poker playing!
Is there is a poker term that you would like to be
defined? Just select a poker term from the list on
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you find what you're looking for. Especially if you're
new to poker these poker definitions should really
help you out. If you're not new to poker, these are
a great refresher !
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- All-in
An all-in occurs when you do not have enough money
to cover the full bet amount, and so place your
remaining money into the pot. You then contend
for the pot in an amount proportional to what
you have contributed.
Note:
You are considered all-in when you are disconnected
from the The Poker Room during the play of a
hand. This is to ensure that you are not penalized
during disconnection.
- Ante
An ante is the minimum bet that each Player must
place into the pot before betting begins. The
ante is placed before any cards are dealt.
- Big Blind
The first bet posted by the Player to the left
of the Player who posts the small blind. It is
a forced bet, and its amount is equal to the
lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game,
the big blind is $10.
- Big Pair
A pair with a value of 10 or greater.
- Blind Bet
Note:
This is only applicable to the following games:
-Texas Hold'em
-Omaha
-Omaha Hi-lo
-1-on-1
A blind bet is the first bet placed by each Player.
It is a forced bet and is placed before any cards
are dealt. It is considered a live bet for the
first round of betting. Both big blind and small
blind bets occur in the first round of betting.
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- Bring-in
A mandatory bet made by the Player with the lowest
card in the Third Street (the first round of
betting).
- Buy-in Amount
The amount you must bring into a game.
- Buy-in Limit
The term used to describe the minimum amount
required to buy into a 1-on-1 game.
Note:
This is also applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker.
- Call
A call occurs when a bet equal to the previous
bet is placed.
- Cap
Once the betting has been raised three times
in one round, it is then capped, or limited.
From this point Players may only call (place
a bet equal to the previous bet) or fold.
- Check
Clicking the check button allows you to stay
in a game without placing any bets. Note that
you can only check if no other bets have been
placed in the betting round.
- Coffeehousing
Any chat between Players that goes towards misleading
or manipulating other Players is termed 'coffeehousing',
and is strictly prohibited.
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- Community
Cards
These are the cards dealt to the table - the
cards that each Player uses to complete their
five-card hand.
- Dealer button
Marked with a D, the dealer button is the disk
used to signify the Dealer's position on the
table.
- Equalized
A game is equalized once all the Players have
contributed the same amount of credits to the
pot.
- Fifth Street
The third round of betting is termed the 'Fifth
Street' as the Players each have five cards.
The following applies to the Fifth Street:
-Bet amounts are set at the highest limit.
Note: Betting limits are set by the card room.
- The Player with the highest ranking hand begins
the next round of betting.
Note:
This is applicable to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
- Flop
These are the first three community cards dealt
to the table.
Note:
This term is applicable to the following games:
-Texas Hold'em
-Omaha
-Omaha Hi-Lo
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- Fold
Players fold when they throw in their cards.
Once a Player has folded they automatically
relinquish their claim on the pot in exchange
for not making any further contributions towards
it.
- Fourth Street
The second round of betting is the 'Fourth Street'
as each Player has four cards. This is particularly
applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker.
The following applies to the Fourth Street:
-The Player with the highest ranking hand begins
the next round of betting.
-Players can Fold, Call, Raise or Check.
Note:
If the highest ranking hand is a Pair, the first
Player to bet has the option to bet either the
low or high betting limit. This becomes the raise
amount for the rest of the game. The other Players
must follow this amount when they raise their
bets.
- Live Blinds
These are blind bets that are in play.
Example:
Player A posts a small blind bet. Player B joins
the game and posts a big blind bet. Player A
must now equalize the betting as the big blind
bet is in play and is live.
- Lowest Card
The card that has the lowest value (keep in mind
that aces are high). If two Players have the
same lowest card, the value is determined by
suit. Suits are arranged in alphabetical order
from lowest to highest value - Clubs, Diamonds,
Hearts and Spades.
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- Muck
If a Player does not wish to show his losing
hand to the table, he can choose to muck. The
hand will then be discarded without being displayed
to the table.
- Pocket Cards
The cards that are dealt face down to each Player
are known as pocket cards.
- Post Now
'Post now' is a choice given to new Players when
they join a game. They can choose to either
post now, or wait for the big blind bet. If
they decide to post now, they bet the equivalent
of a big blind bet and receive cards immediately.
- Pot
The pot is the pile of chips that accumulate
as each Player antes, bets and raises. All
winnings are paid from the pot. The value of
the pot varies - it is dependant on the stakes
involved and the amount that the Players bet.
The pot goes to the winner of the hands in
each round.
Note:
-The House takes a small percentage of the pot.
-If two or more Players have the same winning
hand, they split the pot equally.
- Quartered
When Players tie with either a high or a low
hand, their winnings equal a quarter of the
pot.
Note:
This is Applicable to Omaha Hi/Lo Poker.
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- Raise
The purpose of a raise is to increase the stakes
for the remaining Players at the table. To
raise a bet, it must first be matched, then
increased.
- River Card
The final community card dealt is known as the
River Card.
- Runs
A run is a betting cycle around the table. A
cycle from the first Player to the last Player
is considered one run.
- Seventh
Street
The fifth and final round of betting is the 'Seventh
Street' as each Player has seven cards.
Note:
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker.
The following applies to the Seventh Street:
-The River Card is dealt face down.
-The Player that played first on the Sixth Street
plays first on the Seventh Street.
-If there is more than one Player left in the
game after another round of betting, the game
is resolved by means of a showdown.
-Each Player exposes the best five-card hand
possible.
-The winner is awarded the pot.
- Showdown
This occurs after the last betting round when
the remaining Players compare hands to determine
the winner. The Player with the highest-value
hand wins the pot.
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- Sitting Out
A Player 'sits out' when he chooses to leave
the table for a short period of time.
Note:
If a Player sits out for more than fifteen minutes,
or has missed two rounds of blinds, they are
removed from the table.
- Sixth Street
The fourth round of betting is the 'Sixth Street'
as each Player has six cards.
Note:
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker.
The following applies to the Sixth Street:
-Bet amounts are set at the highest limit.
-The Player with the highest ranking hand begins
the next round of betting.
Note:
Betting limits are set by the card room.
- Small Blind
A small blind is the first bet posted by the
Player to the Dealer's left. It is a forced
bet, and its amount is equal to half of the
lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game,
the small blind is $5.
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- Street
This is the term assigned to the various stages
of betting. Betting begins on the Third Street,
and continues to the Seventh Street, making
five rounds of betting in total.
Note:
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker.
- Third Street
Note:
This is applicable to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
The first round of betting is the 'Third Street'
as each Player has three cards. The Player with
the lowest card displayed brings-in the betting
in this round.
- Turn
A turn is the fourth community card dealt.
Note:
This is applicable to the following games:
-Texas Hold'em
-Omaha
-Omaha Hi-Lo
- Visible
Cards
These are the cards that are dealt face up to
each Player. Players use these cards to complete
their five-card combinations.
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