Poker Glossary

A move where a player commits every chip in their stack to the current hand.

A forced bet paid by each player before the hand begins to build the pot.

The total money or chips a player has set aside for poker play.

A bet or raise made with a weak hand to make stronger hands fold.

The shared community cards placed face up in the center of the table.

To match the current bet amount and continue in the hand.

To pass the action without betting when no wager is currently outstanding.

Chips already in the pot that can be won after another player folds.

A slang term for a player considered inexperienced or prone to poor decisions.

A player’s share of the pot based on their hand strength and chance to win.

A tournament with no buy-in, often used by players to practice or qualify.

A player who plays many hands or sessions steadily to earn long-term profit.

A situation where only two players remain in the hand or match.

The private cards dealt face down to each player in Texas Hold'em.

To enter the pot by only calling the big blind instead of raising.

Short for multi-table tournament, where many tables play toward one final table.

A player’s seat order relative to the dealer, which affects when they act.

The ratio between the current pot size and the cost of a contemplated call.

A starting hand in which a player’s two hole cards are the same rank.

The group of hands a player could logically have in a given spot.

The fifth and final community card dealt in Texas Hold'em.

The moment remaining players reveal their cards to determine the winner.

To play a very strong hand passively in order to encourage more betting from opponents.