An Around-the-Corner Straight is a hand in poker where the sequence of cards wraps around the ace, such as Q-K-A-2-3. This type of straight is not recognized in standard poker rules.
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Assigned Bettor: In poker, the player designated to make the first bet in a round, often used in casual games to keep betting organized and consistent.
Automatic Bet: A bet made without hesitation, often because it is consistently advantageous or part of a pre-determined strategy.
An automatic bluff is a premeditated strategy in poker where a player bets or raises regardless of their hand’s strength, often in specific situations where they believe their opponent is likely to fold.
Edge: A player’s advantage over opponents in a poker game, often due to superior skill, strategy, or knowledge.
Eight ball: In poker, refers to an eight-high straight, which is a straight where the highest card is an eight. It can also refer to a pocket pair of eights in Texas Hold’em, often called “snowmen” due to the shape of the number eight.
An End Bet is a strategic wager made in the final betting round, typically aimed at forcing opponents to fold or extracting maximum value from a strong hand.
Entry: In poker, ‘entry’ refers to the buy-in or the cost required to participate in a poker tournament. It is the amount a player must pay to receive a seat and a starting stack of chips in the event.
An equity calculator is a tool used in poker to determine the probability of winning a hand given various scenarios. It calculates the expected value based on the hands, board cards, and remaining deck.
Exposed Card: A card that has been revealed to players, either accidentally or intentionally, and is visible to all at the table.
Exposed Pair: In poker, an exposed pair refers to a situation where both cards of a pair are inadvertently shown to other players. This can occur due to accidental exposure while dealing or through a player’s unintended action. An exposed pair can alert opponents to the strength of a player’s hand, impacting strategic decisions.
Idiot end: Refers to the lower end of a straight draw, which can be easily beaten by a higher straight.
Idle Card: A card in a player’s hand that is not currently part of any winning combination or potential hand improvement.
Indirect Bet: A strategic move in poker where a player makes a bet or raise that is not a direct attempt to win the pot at that moment but is aimed at achieving another objective, such as inducing a fold from an opponent on a later street or gaining information about the opponent’s hand.
An Inside Straight is a poker hand that requires one specific rank to complete a straight. For example, having 5, 6, 8, 9 and needing a 7 to complete the straight is an Inside Straight.
LPA (Loose Passive Player): A type of poker player characterized by playing many hands (loose) and rarely betting or raising, preferring to call (passive). They often rely on luck and avoid confrontation, making them predictable opponents.
Open Card: A card dealt face-up in poker games, visible to all players, often used in games like Stud or Omaha.
An Open Ended Straight Draw is a situation in poker where a player has four consecutive cards and needs one more on either end to complete a straight. For example, holding 5, 6, 7, and 8, a player can complete the straight with a 4 or a 9.
In poker, an “Open Game” refers to a game where any player can join, typically characterized by having a set time and place, allowing a varied group of players to participate freely.
Open Handed: In poker, an open-handed hand refers to a situation where a player’s cards are exposed or visible to other players. This can occur in games like Seven Card Stud where some cards are dealt face-up.
An open pair refers to a pair of cards of the same rank that are visible to all players, often occurring in games like Stud where some cards are dealt face up.
Open Raise: The initial raise made by the first player to voluntarily put chips into the pot during a betting round.
Open Seat: A vacant position at a poker table that is available for a player to join.
OESD stands for Open-Ended Straight Draw. It occurs when a player’s hand has four consecutive cards that can complete a straight with one more card on either end. For example, holding 7-8-9-10 means both a 6 or a Jack (J) will complete the straight.
Opener Button: A physical disc or chip used to indicate the player who is the dealer for the current hand in a poker game. Its position rotates clockwise after each hand, determining the order of betting and the placement of blinds.
In poker, an ‘orbit’ refers to a complete rotation of the dealer button around the table, during which each player has had the opportunity to play in every position once.
Out Button: A marker in poker used to indicate that a player will sit out for a hand or round. It helps dealers and players keep track of active participants during a game session.
Outdraw: A situation in poker where a player with a weaker hand on a previous betting round improves to win against a stronger hand by the river.
An outside straight draw is a hand where four out of five sequential cards are held, with the possibility of completing the straight from either end. For example, holding 5, 6, 7, and 8, and needing a 4 or 9 to complete the straight.
An over card is a community or hole card that ranks higher than any of the cards in a player’s hand.
An over pair is a pocket pair that is higher than any community card on the board in poker.
Over-flush: A flush that beats another player’s flush by having higher-ranking cards. For example, if one player has a flush with a King as the highest card, and another player has a flush with an Ace as the highest card, the latter has an over-flush.
Overbet: A bet that is larger than the current size of the pot. Often used as a strategic move to pressure opponents or to extract maximum value from strong hands.
In poker, an overblind refers to a bet that is larger than the regular big blind. This occurs in situations where players join the game after the initial blinds are posted, and they are required to post an overblind to catch up with the game’s betting structure.
Overcall: Making a call in poker after one or more players have bet or raised in the current round. This action typically occurs after the initial bet has been made, and it indicates the player’s decision to stay in the hand by matching the highest bet placed thus far.
Overpair: A pocket pair in Texas Hold’em that is higher than any community card on the board.
Uncalled Bet: A bet that is not matched by any opponents and results in the bettor winning the pot without showing their cards.
Underbet: In poker, an underbet is a bet that is smaller than expected relative to the size of the pot. It is often used strategically to induce calls from opponents with weaker hands or to control the pot size when holding a marginal hand.
In poker, an underdog is a player or hand that is statistically less likely to win compared to the opponent(s). Underdogs face longer odds but can still win with the right cards or strategy.
Underfull: A poker hand that contains a full house where the three of a kind is lower than another possible full house on the board.
Underground game: A poker game held in a private setting, often illegal, not regulated by official gambling laws. Usually organized in private homes or secret venues.
An underpair is a pair in a player’s hand that is lower than the lowest card on the board. For example, holding a pair of fives when the community cards are seven, nine, jack, king, ace.
Underset: A poker hand that is the lowest possible set, typically when a player has a pocket pair that makes three of a kind, but all the community cards are higher in rank.
An unraised pot refers to a situation in a poker game where no player has made a raise during the betting round, meaning the pot remains at the minimum bet amount for that round.
An up and down straight draw is a poker hand where the player needs one of two different rank cards to complete a straight. For example, having 5, 6, 7, 8 requires either a 4 or 9 to complete the straight.
Upcard: A card dealt face up in a game of poker, visible to all players.
Upswing: A period in which a poker player consistently wins or experiences a positive trend in their game results, often due to a combination of skillful play and favorable outcomes.
Anaconda: A poker variant where players pass cards to opponents, aiming to form the best hand.
Ante Off: A situation in a poker tournament where the player’s stack is gradually depleted by mandatory antes, typically because the player is absent or not actively participating in hands.
In poker, ‘Ante on the Button’ refers to a variant where the player on the dealer button posts an ante for the entire table instead of each player posting their individual ante. This modification speeds up the game by reducing the number of chips required for antes.
Anti Banking: A strategy used in poker to intentionally lose chips to a specific player, often as a form of cheating or collusion, in an attempt to transfer chips or manipulate the game outcome.
Auto Ante: A rule in poker tournaments where the table automatically posts the ante for each player from their stack at the start of each hand, speeding up the game and ensuring consistent ante posting.
Auto Top-up: A feature allowing players to automatically replenish their chip stack to a predetermined amount when it falls below a certain level, commonly used in online poker to maintain competitive advantage.
B/C, or Bet and Call, is a poker term used to describe a situation where a player first makes a bet and then calls an opponent’s raise in the same betting round. This action indicates the player’s willingness to commit more chips to the pot despite the opponent’s aggressive move, suggesting a strong hand or a strategic maneuver.
B/F (Bet and Fold): A strategic play in poker where a player makes a bet with the intention of folding if raised, typically used to extract value from weaker hands while minimizing losses against stronger hands.
Backing refers to the financial support provided by a backer to a poker player, covering their buy-ins and tournament fees. In exchange, the backer receives a portion of the player’s winnings.
Badugi is a poker variant that uses four cards instead of the traditional five. The objective is to make the lowest hand possible with one card of each suit. Straights and pairs are undesirable, and the best possible hand is A-2-3-4 of different suits.
Bait: A strategy where a player makes a weak hand appear stronger to lure opponents into betting more.
Bankroll management: The practice of managing the amount of money a player sets aside for playing poker, ensuring that they do not risk more than they can afford to lose. This involves setting limits, tracking wins and losses, and adjusting stakes based on the size of the bankroll to maintain long-term profitability and minimize the risk of going broke.
Baseball Poker: A variation of stud poker with seven cards dealt to each player. Threes and nines are wild cards, adding unique strategic elements to gameplay. A four dealt face up allows the player to buy an additional card.
Bay and a Gray: A colloquial term in poker referring to a bet consisting of one $1 chip (Bay) and one $5 chip (Gray), totaling $6.
Bet for Value: A strategy in poker where a player bets with the intention of getting called by worse hands. The goal is to maximize profit by encouraging opponents to call with hands that are likely weaker than the bettor’s hand.
Bet in the dark: Placing a bet without looking at one’s own cards, often done for strategic reasons or to bluff.
Bet Sizing: The process of determining the amount to wager in a poker game, which impacts strategy and opponent reactions. Effective bet sizing considers factors like pot odds, player position, hand strength, and opponent tendencies to maximize potential profit and minimize losses.
Bet the Pot: A poker strategy where a player wagers an amount equal to the size of the current pot, often used to maximize pressure on opponents.
Big Blind Ante: A poker game format where the player in the big blind position posts an additional ante for the entire table, simplifying the ante process and speeding up the game.
Big Bobtail: A poker hand consisting of a four-card straight flush, such as 4-5-6-7 of hearts, but missing the fifth card to complete either a straight or a flush.
Big O: In poker, Big O is a variation of Omaha Hi-Lo, played with five hole cards instead of four.
Big Slick is a poker nickname referring to the starting hand combination of Ace and King, suited or unsuited. It is considered a strong hand pre-flop but can be difficult to play post-flop if it doesn’t improve.
Blind Defense: The strategy employed by players in the blinds to protect their chips and resist aggression from opponents attempting to steal the blinds. This involves either calling or raising when facing a bet, often to avoid being exploited by frequent raisers.
Blind Mans Bluff: A poker variant where players hold their cards on their forehead without looking, allowing others to see them. Each player bets based on others’ visible cards, but not their own.
Blind Stud: A variation of stud poker where players bet without seeing their cards initially.
Bluff induce: A strategy used in poker where a player makes a weak or deceptive play to encourage opponents to bluff, allowing the player to capitalize on their opponent’s aggressive actions.
Board texture: Refers to the arrangement and characteristics of community cards in poker games like Texas Hold’em. It influences strategic decisions and hand strength evaluations, with textures described as ‘wet’ (many potential draws) or ‘dry’ (few draws possible).
Bobbys Room is a renowned high-stakes poker room located in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Known for its exclusivity and privacy, it hosts some of the world’s most elite poker games with stakes reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars. Named after Bobby Baldwin, a legendary poker player and former CEO of Mirage Resorts, the room attracts top professional players and high rollers seeking intense competition and substantial winnings.
Bonus Whoring: The practice of taking advantage of poker bonuses offered by online casinos, often by signing up for multiple accounts or platforms to maximize bonus rewards.
Bottom dealing is a cheating technique in poker where the dealer secretly deals cards from the bottom of the deck instead of the top, allowing them to control the outcome of the hand.
In poker, ‘Broadway’ refers to the five highest-ranking cards in the deck: 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace. A ‘Broadway Straight’ specifically means a straight consisting of these cards.
Broomcorn’s Uncle: A poker term used to describe a player who is left with a very small amount of chips, often less than a single big blind, after losing a large pot. The term implies that the player is nearly out of the game and is in a desperate situation.
Bubble factor refers to the increased value of chips as a tournament approaches the payout stage, affecting players’ risk tolerance and decision-making.
Bubble Pressure: In poker tournaments, ‘Bubble Pressure’ refers to the strategic tension experienced by players when they are close to the payout threshold, known as the bubble. Players may adjust their play to avoid elimination before reaching the money.
Bull The Game: A poker variant where players try to make the best five-card hand possible. It involves a standard deck and often includes creative betting strategies.
Buy the Button: A poker rule variant allowing a new player to join a game without posting the big blind by paying both the small and big blinds for that round.
California Lowball: A poker variant where the lowest hand wins, typically using ace-to-five low hand rankings. Often played with a no-limit or pot-limit betting structure.
Call Cold: The act of calling a bet without having invested any chips in the pot during the current betting round.
In poker, ‘call-in’ refers to a player’s action of matching a previous bet or raise, typically used in the context of calling a bet over the phone in certain live games or during online play.
Card Removal: The concept that certain cards are less likely to be in your opponent’s hand because they are visible to you in your own hand or on the board. This information can influence strategic decisions in poker.
In poker, ‘case money’ refers to the last bit of a player’s bankroll or funds available for playing.
Cash out: The process of exchanging poker chips for their equivalent monetary value, usually occurring when a player decides to leave the game or take a break.
Casino Poker: A popular form of poker played in casinos, usually involving a dealer and one or more players. Common variants include Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and Seven-Card Stud. Unlike home games, casino poker often involves a rake, a small percentage taken by the casino from each pot as a fee for hosting the game. Players compete against each other rather than the house. Casino poker combines skill, strategy, and chance, with the objective of winning chips through the best hand or strategic betting.
Catch Bluffing: The act of calling an opponent’s bet with a weaker hand, suspecting they are bluffing. It involves reading opponents, understanding their betting patterns, and using psychology to determine when they are not holding a strong hand.
Check in the Dark: A strategic move where a player checks their option to bet before the next community card is revealed, typically used when a player is first to act in a round.
Check Raise: A strategic move in poker where a player initially checks, inducing opponents to bet, and then raises on the same round of betting, often to increase the pot size or to bluff.
Check-Call: A passive poker strategy where a player checks on their turn, then calls if another player bets during the same round.
Check-Fold: A passive poker strategy where a player checks when it’s their turn and folds their hand if an opponent places a bet. This is typically used when a player has a weak hand and does not want to invest more chips.
Chinese Poker: A card game where players are dealt 13 cards each, divided into three hands (two containing five cards each and one with three cards). The objective is to arrange these hands in a way that each one is stronger than the previous, competing against other players’ hands. Popular for its unique scoring system and strategic depth.
Chip Dumping: Chip dumping occurs when a player deliberately loses chips to another player at the table in order to transfer funds, often as part of a collusion or cheating strategy. This unethical practice is typically seen in both live and online poker games.
Coffeehousing: The act of making deceptive or misleading statements at the poker table to confuse or manipulate opponents into making wrong decisions.
In poker, ‘Collection’ refers to the portion of each pot that is taken by the house in cash games as a fee for hosting the game. This is often known as the ‘rake’.
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