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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Face Card
One of the twelve cards in a deck bearing a picture of a face - picture card (king, queen, or jack). -
Family Pot
When three or more players are contending for a pot, the pot is often considered a family pot. These pots often occur when there are many fishA fish is a bad player, who often loses a lot of money. at the table, and the game is very looseA loose Player plays a lot of hands.. -
Fish
A lousy online Poker player. -
Fixed Limit
In limit poker, any betting structure in which the amount of the bet on each particular round is pre-set. -
Flop
In Poker (Hold'em or Omaha) these are the three community cards that are turned simultaneously after the first round of betting is complete. -
Flush
A poker hand consisting of five cards where the suits all match. -
Fold
To give up your hand and forfeit the pot to the remaining players. -
Forced Bet
A required wager to start the action on the first betting round (the normal way action begins in a stud game). -
Four of a Kind
An online Poker hand consisting of all four cards of the same type. -
Full House
An online Poker hand consisting of three-of-a-kind and a pair, for example 3 Kings and two Aces.
