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All-in
This is when you do not have enough money to cover the full
bet amount, and place your remaining money into the pot. You
then contend for the pot in an amount proportional to what you
contributed.
Note: If you have requested an All-In for the eventuality
of a disconnection, you will be considered all-in when you
are disconnected from the Multi-Player Poker system during
the play of a hand. This is to ensure that you are not penalised
when disconnected.
To request more all-ins, you will need to select "Options"
followed by "Reset All-Ins" from the "Menu"
tab in the Poker.co.uk software.
Ante
This is the minimum bet that each Player must place into the
pot before betting begins. The ante is placed before any cards
are dealt.
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Big Blind
This is 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.
Big Pair
A Pair with a value of 10 or greater.
Blind Bet
This is applicable to the following games:
- Texas Hold'em
- Omaha
- Omaha Hi-lo
- 1-on-1
This is the first bet placed by each Player. It is a forced
bet and 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.
Bring-in
This is a mandatory bet made by the Player with the lowest
card in the Third Street, the first round of betting.
Buy-in Amount
This is the amount you must bring into a game.
Buy-in Limit
This is applicable to 1-on-1 Poker.
This is the minimum amount you must bring into a 1-on-1 game.
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Call
This is when you place a bet equal to the previous bet.
Cap
The limit used to describe the third raise in a round. Betting
is then capped and Players can only call or fold. This is
when you place a bet equal to the previous bet.
Check
This is when you want to stay in the game but not place a
bet. You can only check if no other bets have been placed
in the betting round.
Coffeehousing
This is when Players chat about a hand they are involved in,
with the intent of misleading or manipulating other Players.
Community Cards
These are cards that are dealt to the table. All Players can
use these cards to complete a five-card hand.
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Dealer-button
This is a flat disk that is used to signify the Dealer's
position on the table. The disk is marked with a D.
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Equalized
When all Players have contributed the same amount of credits
to the pot.
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Fifth Street
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker. This is the third
round of betting and is called Fifth Street because the Players
have five cards each.
The following applies to the Fifth Street:
-Bet amounts are at the high limit.
Note:Betting limits are set by the card room.
- The Player with the highest ranking hand begins the next
round of betting.
Flop
This is applicable to the following games:
- Texas Hold'em
- Omaha
- Omaha Hi-Lo
This is the first three community cards dealt to the table.
Fold
This is when Players throw in their cards. They give up any
claim on the pot in exchange for not having to contribute
more money to the pot.
Fourth Street
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker. This is the second
round of betting and is called Fourth Street because the Players
have four cards each.
The following applies to the Fourth Street:
- The Player with the highest ranking hand begins the next
round of betting.
- Players can Fold, Call, Raise or Check.
Note: If the highest ranking hand is a Pair, the first Player
to bet has the option to bet either the low or high betting
limit. This becomes the raise amount for the rest of the game.
The other Players must follow this amount when they raise.
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Live Blinds
These are blind bets that are in play.
Example: Player A posts a small blind bet. Player B joins
the game and posts a big blind bet. Player A must now equalize
the betting as the big blind bet is in play and is live.
Lower Limit
The lower bet limit in a stakes game.
Example:
In a $3/$6 game, the lower limit is $3.
Lowest Card
This is the card that has the lowest value. Aces are high.
If two Players have the same lowest card, the value is determined
by suit. Suits are arranged in alphabetical order from lowest
to highest value - Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades.
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Muck
This is when you do not want to show your losing hand
to the table. The hand is discarded without being displayed
to the table.
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Pocket Cards
These are cards dealt face down to each Player.
Post Now
This is a choice given to new Players joining a game. They
can either post now or wait for the big blind bet. If they
decide to post now, they bet the equivalent of a big blind
bet and receive cards immediately.
Pot
This is the pile of chips that accumulate as each Player Antes,
Bets and Raises. The pot goes to the winner of the hand.
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Quartered
This is applicable to Omaha Hi-Lo Poker. This is when Players
tie with either a high or a low hand and earn a quarter of
the pot.
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Raise
This is when you match your previous bet and then increase
your bet. This increases the stakes for remaining Players.
The River
The final stage in Seven Card Stud Poker. Also known as Seventh
Street.
River Card
The final community card dealt.
Runs
These are betting cycles around the table. A cycle from the
first Player to the last Player is considered one run.
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Seventh Street
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker. This is the fifth
and final round of betting, and is called Seventh Street because
the Players have seven cards each.
The following applies to the Seventh Street:
- The river card is dealt face down.
- The Player that played first on the Sixth Street plays first
- If there is more than one Player left in the game after
another round of betting, the game is resolved
by means of a showdown.
- You expose the best five-card hand possible.
- The winner is awarded the pot.
Showdown
After the last betting round, the seventh street, the remaining
Players compare hands to determine the winner. The Player
with the highest value hand wins the pot.
Sitting Out
Decision taken by a Player to leave a table for a few hands.
Note: If you sit out for more than fifteen minutes, or have
missed two rounds of blinds, you are removed from the table.
Sixth Street
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker. This is the fourth
round of betting and is called Sixth Street because the Players
have six cards each.
The following applies to the Sixth Street:
- Bet amounts are at the high limit.
- The Player with the highest ranking hand begins the next
round of betting.
Note: Betting limits are set by the card room.
Small Blind
This is the first bet posted by the Player to the Dealer's
left. It is a forced bet. The small blind bet amount is equal
to half of the lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game,
the small blind is $5.
Street
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker. This is the term
assigned to the various stages of betting. Betting begins
on the Third Street, and continues to the Seventh Street.
This is five rounds of betting.
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Third Street
This is applicable to Seven Card Stud Poker. This is the first
round of betting and is called Third Street because the Players
have three cards each. The Player with the lowest card displayed
brings-in the betting in this round.
Turn
This is applicable to the following games:
- Texas Hold'em
- Omaha
- Omaha Hi-Lo
This is the fourth community card dealt.
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Visible Cards
These are cards dealt face up to each Player. Players then use
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