The study of words or phrases that have specific and established meanings in the context of poker.
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Name for limpers that call a pre-flop raise?
I've been watching some videos over at pokerstars.tv and the commentators have a name for limpers that call a later pre-flop raise. I think it was the name of the first (american?) tournament player ...
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Definition of “lead”
According to Wikipedia lead is defined as
The player who makes the last bet or raise in a round of betting is said to have the lead at the start of the next round. Can also be used as a verb ...
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Why is the term “action only” called “action only”?
This is the definition of action only from Pokernews.com:
In many card rooms, with respect to an all-in bet, only a full bet is considered a legitimate wager, in terms of whether this constitutes ...
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What's the best book to read to understand this site?
I've always been a decent poker player. I typically win and understand probabilities and money management from life experience and trading. I'm an engineer, so I naturally approach things with a ...
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What does 'freerolling' mean?
I was reading the most common freerolling situations in holdem, but I have no idea what is being asked. What is Freerolling?
Google wasn't any help (hit too many free rolls vs. freerolling), and we ...
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What is the definition of a “redraw”?
Very simple question...
When people talk about outs and card odds they often will something to the like of, "i have about 4 outs not counting redraws" - what defines a redraw?
If it matters, I am ...
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What does “run it twice” mean?
This question mentions "running it twice" - I can infer the basics, but can someone define exactly what this means, and how (and why) it happens?
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What is a straddle bet?
I've seen this term used in various questions, but have no idea what it means, so could someone please define or explain it for me please?
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What is a 'wet board'?
What is a 'Wet board'? First time I saw it was on this SE thread and it's not in the terminology thread either.
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Is there a comprehensive source for poker terminology?
I've been playing for years at small cash games and in casinos, but not online. Yet I'm seeing a fair amount of terminology and abbreviations I haven't seen before. While "Hero" and "Villain" are ...
