Glossary

Poker, like so many other pastimes and professions, has developed its own terminology. This guide includes not just common poker terms, but also those specifically related to online Poker.

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Face Down
Dealt cards that are not visible to other players.

Face Up
Dealt cards that are visible to all players.

Flop
In Texas Hold'em, the set of 3 face-up community cards or the first three cards on the board, all dealt at the same time.

Flush
Any 5 cards in one hand that are all the same suit.

Fold
Withdraw from further participation in the current hand. Also see drop.

Forced Bet
A mandatory bet. In certain games, a player is required to bet, having sat-in the game.

Four of a Kind
A great hand ... all 4 of one rank. For example, 4 Tens.

Freeroll
This term applies to poker tournaments where the entry fee, the stakes, or both the entry fee and stakes are waived. In some non-freeroll tournaments, the house may guarantee a minimum prize pool.

Full House
A hand in which you have a combination of 3 of a kind, and a pair.