Poker Terms

A complete list of poker terms, explanations of various terms and slang. Memorise these poker basics or discover what you didn't know or had forgotten. With this knowledge, you won't look like a fish at the table.

A-Game

The best possible game for the player's capabilities,...

ABC Poker

A style of playing in a "standard" way, without resorting to unusual...

Ace

Aces. The highest and lowest card in various...

Ace-High

A combination where there is no pair or...

Action

Action. Possible actions in poker include checking,...

Active Player

An active player is anyone who participates in...

Add-on

Purchase additional chips after the re-buy period.

Advantage

Advantage over your opponent. Advantage can be determined by...

Advantage Player

A thief or a cheat who wins with...

Aggressive

Aggressive. A word used to describe a style of play where...

Ahead

In front. The word for a player who is leading...

All-In

Betting all available chips.

All-In Over the Top

Raising the stakes to all your available...

Announced Bet

A player's statement about the size of...

Ante

It is compulsory to put money in the bank before...

Ax

Ace and any other card...

Backdoor Flush

When you have three cards of the same suit...

Backdoor Straight

When you have three cards that, when turned up...

Backer

A man who doesn't play himself, but funds...

Bad Beat

When your existing good hand is defeated by...

Bad Beat Jackpot

In some poker rooms, you can win...

Balanced Style

Balanced style. A style of play where you are able to...

Bankroll

Poker player's capital.

Barrel

Betting without a strong hand on the flop, tournament...

Battle of the Blinds

A situation where all players fold...

Behind

Gale. A word for a player who is behind...

But

Put chips in the pot or bet.

But Blind

Bet without looking at the cards available.

Bet for Value

Place a bet with the intention of getting...

Bet in the Dark

Notify me that you'll be building before...