What Did He Say
We have put together a list of the most useful poker terms and expressions and you can find them here.
As new terms are always being invented we will try to keep this section up to date, so you do not look foolish next time you sit at the poker table.
Ace-High
A five-card hand that has no hand combinations (flush, straight, pair etc), but contains one Ace.
All-in
When you bet all your money on a hand, either voluntarily in the belief that you have the strongest hand, or because do not have enough money to cover the full amount bet by someone else. You then contend for the pot in an amount proportional to what you contributed.
Ante
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.
Bad Beat
When a good hand that would have been expected to win the pot is beaten by a lucky draw.
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. The big blind bet amount is equal to the lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game, the big blind is $10.
Applies in the following games:
Texas Holdem
Omaha
Omaha Hi-lo
Big Pair
A Pair with a value of 10 or greater.
Big Slick
An A-K combination as pocket (hole) cards.
Blind Bet
A forced bet that 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.
Applies in the following games:
Texas Holdem
Omaha
Omaha Hi-lo