Alias
This is the name that other Players in the Multi-Player environment know
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All-In
This is when a Player does not have enough chips to cover the full bet
amount, and places their remaining chips into the pot. The Player then contends
for the pot in an amount proportional to what they contributed. The game play
that continues among other Players is put into a side pot. The All-In Player
has no share in this pot.
Players may be considered All-In when they are disconnected from the
Multi-Player system during the play of a hand, depending on certain criteria.
This is to ensure that they are not penalized when disconnected.
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All-In Protection
This is the protection afforded to you when you are disconnected from the
Multi-Player system. When you return to the game, you contend for the pot in an
amount proportional to what you contributed. All-In protection for
disconnection is limited to prevent abuse.
Note:
There is no All-In protection in Pot-Limit and No-Limit games.
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Announced
This is the status of a Scheduled Tournament, when the tournament is open
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Ante
This is the first bet posted by each Player before cards are dealt. Antes
are set by the House and vary with the game stakes.
Note:
This is only applicable to the following games:
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Five-Card Stud
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Seven-Card Stud
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Bad Beat Hand
This occurs when a Player with a good hand is beaten by a higher ranking
hand.
For example, Player A has Four of a Kind and
is beaten by Player B who has a Straight Flush.
Player A has the Bad Beat hand.
Note:
The Bad Beat Jackpot promotion is available in Texas Hold 'em only.
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Bad Beat Jackpot
This is a prize paid to the Player with a Bad Beat hand.
Note:
The Bad Beat Jackpot promotion is available in Texas Hold 'em only.
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Bad Beat Limit
This is the minimum ranking hand that can be beaten by a higher ranking
hand in the Bad Beat Jackpot promotion.
For example, the Bad Beat Limit is Four of a Kind and is
considered a Bad Beat hand if beaten by a higher ranking Four of a Kind
or better.
Note:
The Bad Beat Limit is determined by the House, per promotion.
Note:
The Bad Beat Jackpot promotion is available in Texas Hold 'em only.
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Bet Limits
Bet limits establish the minimum and maximum amounts of chips that Players
can bet. For example, in a $10 / $20 game, the minimum bet limit is $10 and the
maximum bet limit is $20.
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Big Blind
This is the first bet posted by the Player to the left of the Player that
posts the small blind. It is a forced bet. The big blind bet amount is equal to
the minimum bet limit. For example, in a $10 - $20 game, the big blind is $10.
Note:
This is only applicable to the following games:
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Big Pair
This is a Pair with a value of 10 or greater.
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Blind Bet
This is the first bet placed by each Player. It is a forced bet and is
placed before any cards are dealt. It is considered a live bet for the first
round of betting. There are big blind and small blind bets in the first round
of betting.
Note:
This is only applicable to the following games:
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Blinded-off
This occurs when Players leave the table during a tournament game.
In their absence they are still charged the blind bet amount for each round of
betting.
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Bonus Hand
This is a specific poker hand number that has a bonus prize linked to it.
Note:
The Bonus Hand is not available in Tournaments.
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Bring-in
This is a mandatory bet made by the Player with the lowest card by suit
showing in the first betting round of Stud games.
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Buy-in
This is the number of chips required to join a game or tournament.
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Call
This is when you place a number of chips in the pot equal to another
Player's bet.
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Cap
This is the limit for bets and raises in Fixed-Limit games. For most
games the cap is one bet and three raises - a total of four bets.
Note:
There is no betting cap in Pot-Limit and No Limit games.
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Cash Out
This is when you want to take your chips out of the Multi-Player system.
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Check
This is when you want to stay in a game but do not want to place a bet. You
can only check if no other bets have been placed in the betting round.
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Check-Raise
This is when a Player checks and then raises in a betting round.
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Chip Dumping
This is when a Player deliberately loses hands until all their chips are
passed to a partner Player.
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Coffeehousing
This is when Players chat about a hand they are involved in, with the
intent of misleading or manipulating other Players.
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Collusion
This is when Players form partnerships with the intent of defrauding other
Players. For example, Players may signal their hand to their partner Players,
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Community Cards
These are cards that are dealt to the table. All Players use these cards to
complete a five-card hand.
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Dealer-Button
This is a flat disk that is used to signify the Dealer's position on the
table. The disk is marked with a D.
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Denomination
The face value on the cards, Ace, King, Queen, Jack and from 2 to 10. |
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Door Card
The first exposed card in a Player's hand in Stud games. |
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Entrance Fee
This is the number of chips Players pay to join a tournament.
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Equalized
This is when all Players have contributed the same number of chips to the
pot. |
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Fifth Street
This is the fifth card dealt to each active Player in Stud games. |
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Fixed-Limit Game
A game with a betting structure where the bet limits do not change, and the
amount of each bet is a specific fixed amount. Betting is limited to the table
stakes as determined by the game rules.
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Flop
This is the first three community cards dealt to the table.
Note:
This is only applicable to the following games:
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Fold
This is when Players throw in their cards. They give up any claim on the
pot in exchange for not having to contribute more chips to the pot. |
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Fourth Street
This is the fourth card dealt to each active Player in Stud games. |
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Free-Roll Tournament
Multi-Table Tournaments that do not cost Players any chips to enter, but
there is a prize offered. |
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Game Level
A level can either be a number of hands, or a number of minutes. The blinds
increase at the end of a level. |
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Guest Player
You play for evaluation purposes only. |
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Guest Table
Tables where you play as a guest for evaluation purposes only. All bet and
win amounts are not in real money.
Note:
You can be a Real Account Player or a Guest Account Player to play at
a Guest table.
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Heads-Up
This is when there are only two Players in a game. |
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High Hand
The highest ranking hand for a specific game type within a 24-hour period.
Note:
The High Hand promotion is available in Texas Hold 'em only.
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Hole Card
A card concealed in a Player's hand, that is not visible to the other
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Live Blinds
These are blind bets that are in play.
Note:
Players that post live blinds can raise their own blind bet.
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Lowest Card
The lowest face-up card is used to determine the Player that must make the
bring-in bet in Stud games.
Note:
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Aces are high.
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If two Players have the same low card, the bring-in bet is determined by suit
in alphabetical order from lowest to highest value:
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Clubs
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Diamonds
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Hearts
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Spades
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Muck
This is when you do not want to show your losing hand or your uncontested
winning hand, to the table. The hand is discarded without being displayed to
the table.
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Multi-Table Tournament
Tournaments that consist of one or more tables to accommodate each Player
that registers for the tournament. The maximum number of Players that can enter
the tournament may be limited or not, depending on the tournament.
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No-Limit Game
A game with no bet limits, and Players can bet any amount they have, in any
round. Each bet or raise must at least equal the
previous bet increase in the same round.
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Pocket Cards
These are cards dealt face down to each Player.
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Post
This is the bet Players place to join a game that is play, when they join
the game for the first time, or if the Player sits out and misses one or more
rounds of blinds.
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Pot
This is the pile of chips that accumulate as each Player antes, bets, calls
and raises. The pot goes to the winner of the hand. |
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Pot-Limit Game
A game with a betting structure where the maximum bet limit is determined
by the size of the pot at the time, and the betting totals in front of each
Player. When a Player wants to raise, they call the bet and then total the pot
to determine the maximum amount they can raise. Each bet or raise must at least
equal the previous bet increase in the same round.
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Prize Pool
This is the cumulative buy-in amount from all Players in the tournament
that is offered as prizes. The House may elect to add to the prize pool, at
their discretion.
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Quartered
This is when Players tie with either a high or a low hand and earn a
quarter of the pot.
Note:
This is applicable to Omaha Hi-Lo Poker only.
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Raise
This is when you increase the amount of a bet made to you. |
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Rake
The fee that the House charges for each hand of poker. It is a percentage
that is taken from the pot after each betting round.
Note:
Tournaments do not have rakes, as the entrance fee covers the House
charges.
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Rat Holing
To exit a game and return to the same game with less chips than you
initially left with. |
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Real Player
You play with real money.
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Real Table
Tables where you play with real money.
Note:
You must be a Real Account Player to play at a Real table.
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River Card
This is the final community card dealt.
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Satellite Tournament
A smaller tournament where the prize is an entry into a larger tournament. |
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Scheduled Tournament
Multi-Table Tournaments where Players must register in advance to play, and
the tournament begins at a specified start time.
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Seventh Street
This is the seventh and final card dealt face-down to each active Player in
Seven-Card Stud.
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Showdown
After the last betting round, the remaining Players compare hands to
determine the winner. The Player with the highest hand wins the pot.
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Single Table
Tournament
Tournaments that only require one table, as the tournament limits the
number of Players required to start the tournament. |
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Sit Out
This is a decision taken by a Player to leave a table for a few hands.
Note:
Players that sit out for more than two rounds of blinds, may be picked up -
removed from the table.
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Sixth Street
This is the sixth card dealt to each active Player in Seven-Card Stud. It
is the last card dealt face-up. |
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Slow Play
When a Player is connected to the system but is not responding within the
time limit, when it is their turn. |
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Small Blind
This is the first bet posted by the Player to the Dealer's left. It is a
forced bet. The small blind bet amount is equal to half of the minimum bet
limit. For example, in a $10 - $20 game, the small blind is $5.
Note:
This is only applicable to the following games:
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Soft Play
This is when Players play without putting pressure on their opponents by
betting aggressively. The Players are not necessarily colluding, but they are
not out to get each other's chips either. When they find themselves in a game
together they play easy. For example, they may just check each hand to the end
of the game.
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Stake
The chips that a Player enters a game with. |
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Street
This is the term assigned to the various stages of betting in Stud games.
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Stud Games
Games where Players are dealt some cards face-up and some face-down. |
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Table Balancing
As Players are eliminated from the tournament, remaining Players are moved
and tables are consolidated, until only one table remains in the tournament.
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Third Street
This is the second face-up card dealt to each active Player in Five-Card
Stud.
This is the first face-up card dealt to each active Player in Seven-Card Stud.
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Tie
Two or more hands of equal value.
Note:
If Players tie at the
showdown, they split the pot.
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Tournament
A Poker game where Players compete for each other's chips as the blinds or
antes increase incrementally. The winner is the Player that has all the chips. |
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Turn
This is the fourth community card dealt.
Note:
This is only applicable to the following games:
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Value
Value refers to the numerical value of a card. |
