The Poker Game- A Glossary Of Terms

Poker Game Glossary Of Terms

A through to F

The 'A's-

Action- Getting involved in pots i.e betting

All-In-

This is when put in all your chips on a single hand. This lets you see all the community cards & get in on the showdown.

The 'B's

Bad Beats-

To lose when favourite to an underdog opponent. Happens to all players, even the best at some point, & should be approached philosophically.

Blinds-

The player immediately to the left of the dealer plays the small blind, & the player to HIS left then plays the big blind (double the smallblind usually). These are compulsory bets to ensure there is money in the pot play for.

Board-

This what the community cards are collectively known as.

Buy-In-

This is cost of entering a tournament or to sit down at a game.

Call-

To match a previously made bet.

Check-

When a player doesn't want to place a bet, he checks. Can only be done if there is no current bet on the table.

Community Cards-

The cards that are dealt face up in the middle of the table that all players can use to make their hand with in Texas Hold'em & Omaha poker.

The 'F's-

Fifth Street-

The 5th & last of the community cards dealt.

Flop-

The first 3 community cards dealt in Texas Hold'em after the 1st round of betting.

Flush-

5 cards of the same suit.

Fold-

To take no further part in a pot & throw in your cards.

Fourth Street-

The 4th community card dealt in Texas Hold'em.

Full House-

A 5 card hand combining a pair & three of a kind.



Poker Game Glossary Of Terms