Poker Terms (Part 2)
Here is the second installment on the glossary of commonly used poker terms both online and off line.
Button
In a real life poker game, this is a marker – usually round – that is used to indicate who the dealer is. It is also called the dealer button but is normally shortened to just “button.” In an online game, the button serves the same purpose but is of course, a virtual marker. The button is only used in poker games wherein the position relative to the dealer is of any importance.
Buy in
A buy in is basically how much a person has to pay in order to play poker at a table. Most any poker game – even home games – has a minimum buy in. In most cases, the buy in for a poker game would be about 10 times as much as the big blind or the higher stake. However, there are always exceptions.
Call
This is a term used during betting. For example, if the last person bets $50, the next person up for betting will CALL if he matches the $50 bet.
Check
Another term used during betting, checking is allowed when there are no pending bets on the table. A person may check if he does not want to put in any money.
Collusion
This is a form of cheating which can be used for both online and offline games. What happens is that two or more players at the table exchange vital information in order to gain an advantage over the other players. Of course, this is more easily done online than offline.
Community cards
Different poker games have community cards laid out on the table. These cards are shown face up and are shared by all the players at the table. They can be used in combination with the hand held by each player. The most popular community card poker games are Texas Hold ‘Em and Omaha Poker.
Dead Hand
Quite obviously, a dead hand is one which is not included in the game anymore.
Flop
Used specifically for Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, the flop is composed of the first three cards that are dealt face up (and thus become the community cards).
Flush
Five suited cards in one hand.
Fold
A player folds and withdraws himself from the game when he deems his cards unplayable. Folding is a necessary part of poker even if beginners find it difficult to do so at certain times.
Raise
Another term used during rounds of betting. More than just calling the bet of the person before him, a poker player can actually increase the amount by raising the bet. If he does so, the other player will be forced to match the raise or fold instead.
These are only some of the terms that you would most likely encounter when playing poker. Reading and memorizing them would do a certain amount of good but there is nothing like practicing and actually using these terms for you to be able to remember them all.
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Written by Sasha on November 9th, 2006 with
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