All-ins
This is when you do not have
enough money to cover the full bet amount, and place your remaining money into the pot. You then contend for the pot in an
amount proportional to what you contributed.
Ante
This is the minimum bet that
Players must place into the pot by each Player before betting begins. The ante is placed before any cards are dealt.
Big Blind
This is the first bet posted
by the Player to the left of the Player who posts the small blind. It is a forced bet. The big blind bet 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 applicable
to the following games:
-
Texas Hold'em
-
Omaha
-
Omaha Hi-lo
-
One-on-One
This 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. You have big blind and small blind bets in the first round of betting.
Bring-in
This is a mandatory bet made
by the Player with the lowest card in the Third Street, the first round of betting.
Buy-in Amount
This is the amount you must bring
into a game.
Buy-in Limit
Note:
This is applicable
to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the minimum amount you
must bring into a 1-on-1 game.
Call
This is when you place a bet
equal to the previous bet.
Cap
The limit used to describe the
third raise in a round. Betting is then capped and Players can only call or fold. This is when you place a bet equal to the
previous bet.
Check
This is when you want to stay
in the game but not place a bet. You can only check if no other bets have been placed in the betting round.
Coffeehousing
This is when Players chat about
a hand they are involved in, with the intent of misleading or manipulating other Players.
Community Cards
These are cards that are dealt
to the table. All Players can use these cards to complete a five-card hand.
Dealer-button
This is a flat disk that is used
to signify the Dealer's position on the table. The disk is marked with a D.
Equalized
This is when all Players have
contributed the same amount of credits to the pot.
Fifth Street
Note:
This is applicable
to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the third round of betting
and is called Fifth Street because the Players have Five-Cards each.
The following applies to the
Fifth Street:
Note:
Betting limits
are set by the card room.
Flop
Note:
This is applicable
to the following games:
-
Texas Hold'em
-
Omaha
-
Omaha Hi-Lo
This is the first three community
cards dealt to the table.
Fold
This is when Players throw in
their cards. They give up any claim on the pot in exchange for not having to contribute more money to the pot.
Fourth Street
Note:
This is applicable
to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the second round of betting
and is called Fourth Street because the Players have four cards each.
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.
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
This is the card that has the
lowest value. 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.
Muck
This is when you do not want
to show your losing hand to the table. The hand is discarded without being displayed to the table.
Pocket Cards
These are cards dealt face down
to each Player.
Post Now
This is a choice given to new
Players joining a game. They can 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 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
Note:
This is Applicable
to Omaha Hi-Lo Poker.
This is when Players tie with
either a high or a low hand and earn a quarter of the pot.
Raise
This is when you match your previous
bet and then increase your bet. This increases the stakes for remaining Players.
River Card
This is the final community card
dealt.
Runs
Seventh Street
Note:
This is applicable
to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the fifth and final round
of betting, and is called Seventh Street because the Players have Seven-Cards each.
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.
-
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.
-
You expose the best five-card hand
possible.
-
The winner is awarded the pot.
Showdown
This occurs after the last betting
round, and is when the remaining Players compare hands to determine the winner. The Player with the highest value hand wins
the pot.
Sitting Out
This is when you choose to leave
a table for a few hands.
Sixth Street
Note:
This is applicable
to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the fourth round of betting
and is called Sixth Street because the Players have six cards each.
The following applies to the
Sixth Street:
Note:
Betting limits are
set by the card room.
Small Blind
This is the first bet posted
by the Player to the Dealer's left. It is a forced bet. The small blind bet amount is equal to half of the lower bet. For
example, in a $10 - $20 game, the small blind is $5.
Street
Note:
This is applicable
to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the term assigned to
the various stages of betting. Betting begins on the Third Street, and continues to the Seventh Street. This is five rounds
of betting.
Third Street
Note:
This is applicable
to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the first round of betting
and is called Third Street because the Players have three cards each. The Player with the lowest card displayed brings-in
the betting in this round.
Turn
Note:
This is applicable
to the following games:
-
Texas Hold'em
-
Omaha
-
Omaha Hi-Lo
This is the fourth community
card dealt.
Visible Cards
These are cards dealt face up
to each Player. Players use these cards to complete a five-card combination.
