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There are so many poker terms, abbreviations, and even some slang, that it requires some studying (or googling) to truly understand poker talk. This comprehensive list of poker terminology will help you understand the lingo.
Poker glossary of terms, meanings and definitions provided by NJ Best Free Poker League.
Backer – a person who provides capital for poker players in exchange for a share of their winnings. Bad Beat – a situation where a player loses a hand while being a big favorite to win. Barrel – a slang term for continuing betting in a hand. Bet – any wager made at a poker table.
Special bonuses that can be won for playing pre-determined strong hands. For example, having quads or better on the back hand or using all 13 cards to make a single straight or a flush.
It is used to manipulate the pots and the situation. For example, if four players limp into a pot and the button has position he might raise to build a bigger pot. In another situation, a player might raise on the turn in second position to drive out the weak draws behind him.
Free card. When everybody checks and the next card is dealt without any chips being bet, that is called a free card. “I checked, intending to check-raise the preflop raiser with my vulnerable...
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