Texas Holdem Terms

Written by Itay

Wednesday, 28 November 2007

The probability for something to happen, usually the chances of getting a desirable card. Here are some Texas Holdem terms: Deck of cards – a standard deck of 52 cards, 13 cards of each suit: spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs.   Pocket cards - The two faced down cards dealt to a player at the beginning of a each hand Connected cards - Two consecutive pocket cards Calling Station – A player that checks and calls a lot rather than betting or raising. Suited cards - pocket cards when they are of the same suit Community cards – cards that are spread face up in the middle of the table and are common to every player still in the hand. Nuts - The best possible hand Drawing hand - A hand that needs to improve in order to win, usually to a straight or flush Showdown - The final phase after all betting has ended and players reveal their cards   Button - A symbol that designates which player is the dealer on a specific hand Heads up – a hand which only two players are involved in Short handed game - A game with few players, usually up to 6 players Multiple pot – a hand with more than two players are involved in Bankroll – the amount of money a player has Pot - The amount of money in the centre of the table All in - Putting all your chips into the pot Bluff - Betting or raising when you think you don't have the best hand Odds - The probability for something to happen, usually the chances of getting a desirable card.

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