Poker Glossary
More than 162 Poker terms & expressions
If you are new to the world of online Poker, the wealth of Poker related terminology might be a bit overwhelming at first. For that reason we have compiled this glossary. This list is not exhaustive, but we aim to provide you with a comprehensive reference that explains interesting and colorful internet terminology you are likely to encounter in the online casino world. Although it's not essential for you to be familiar with all these terms in order to play the game, they're still good to know.
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Early Position
These are the people in the small blindThe smaller of the two forced bets preflop. The person in first position posts the small blind, which is equivalent to half of a small bet., big blindThe largest blind posted before cards are dealt in online Poker, placed by the second player from the dealer´s left., and under the gunThe position to the left of the big blind which acts first before board cards are dealt. positions. These players have to act earlier during betting rounds after the flop. -
Expectation
The Expected Value is the amount you expect to win on a hand in the long run if you make a certain play. For example, if you put $10 into a $50 and have a 25% chance of winning this pot. This means, that three out of four times you will lose for a total of $30 ($10 times three). The fourth time, you will win the pot and gain $50. Your total gain over those four average hands is $50-$30 = $20, an average of $5 per hand. Thus calling the $10 has a positive expectation of $5. -
Extra Blind
A blind put in by a player just entering the game, returning to the game, or otherwise changing his position at the table. See also blindA forced bet (or partial bet) put in by one or more players before any cards are dealt. Typically, blinds are put in by players immediately to the left of the button. and postTo put in a blind bet, generally required when you first sit down in a cardroom game. Click link for more details..
