In here we'll explain the basic poker jargon.

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Poker Terms and Jargon

Poker players are using a special jargon in order to communicate between them and to discuss poker related topics. You don't have to know all the terms in order to play this game, but if you're playing in a casino, or even with friends, understanding the typical words that will be used during the game might be very helpful for you and for the rhythm of the game. No one likes to play with a novice who doesn't understand what the other players are talking about.

On this page, we decided not to list all the specific terms that are used in poker games but the most common and basic ones, the terms and slang that is needed for a serious game of poker, with friends or in a casino.
  • Ante- A forced bet before the cards are dealt
  • Blinds - Forced bets that replace the antes. The person to the left of the dealer usually pays the small blind, while the person after him pays the big blind.
  • Buy-in- The amount of money or chips that is needed in order to participate in the game or join a specific table of poker.
  • Call- To match the current bet without adding to it.
  • Draw- Drawing is replacing one or more cards in the hand in hope to improve the hand.
  • Fifth Street- The fifth card dealt to each player in stud poker.
  • Flop- The first three cards in Texas hold'em.
  • Hand- The set of cards that each player has.
  • Limit Poker- A game of poker with a fixed and predefined bets, for example: a $2-$4 limit game.
  • Position- Where the player sits at the poker table. Since the dealer bets lasts, he's the one with the best position at the table. The guy who sits to the left of the dealer has the worst position.
  • River- The 5th and final card on board in Texas Hold'em.
  • Turn- The 4th card on board in Texas Hold'em, right after the flop.
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