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.

H.O.R.S.E.

A type of poker in which different types of...

Hand

Player's top five cards.

Hand-for-Hand

The term is used in tournaments with more...

Head to Head

When two players play poker.

Heads Up (HU)

The bank, which is contested by just two...

Hearts

Hearts or chirps. One of the cards...

Help Card

A card that improves a player's existing hand.

Hero Call

A situation where a player responds to an opponent's...

High Hand

The best hand in any round of poker.

High Limit

Games where large sums are gambled.

High-Low

Multi-player games....

High Roller

A player who gambles from large sums....

Hit

A situation where the community cards are...

Hit And Run

Describes an unethical situation where a player joins...

Hold'em

A poker game where players are dealt a hand of...

Hollywood

To act, to express emotions that confuse your...

Home game

The game of poker, which is played in a private...

Home Run Hitter

The player who calls the bets and...

Hook

Valet, so called because...

Horse

A player who is sponsored by another player...

Hot Deck

A deck of cards where particularly good...

Hot Hands

When good cards are dealt to the same player...

Hot Seat

A seat at a poker table where the...

House

A casino or poker room that organises...

House Rules

When the rules are not set in advance,...