Ante
This is the minimum bet that Players must place into the pot by each Player before betting begins. The ante is placed before any cards are dealt.

Big Blind
This is the first bet posted by the Player to the left of the Player who posts the small blind. It is a forced bet. The big blind bet amount is equal to the lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game, the big blind is $10.

Big Pair
A Pair with a value of 10 or greater.

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. You have big blind and small blind bets in the first round of betting. Note: This is applicable to the following games: Texas Hold'em , Omaha, Omaha Hi-lo

Bring-in
This is a mandatory bet made by the Player with the lowest card in the Third Street, the first round of betting.

Buy-in Amount
This is the amount you must bring into a game.

Call
This is when you place a bet equal to the previous bet.

Cap
The limit used to describe the third raise in a round. Betting is then capped and Players can only call or fold. This is when you place a bet equal to the previous bet.

Check
This is when you want to stay in the game but not place a bet. You can only check if no other bets have been placed in the betting round.

Community Cards
These are cards that are dealt to the table. All Players can use these cards to complete a five-card hand.

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.

Equalized
This is when all Players have contributed the same amount of credits to the pot.

Fifth Street
Note: This is applicable to Seven-Card Stud Poker. This is the third round of betting and is called Fifth Street because the Players have Five-Cards each. The following applies to the Fifth Street: Bet amounts are at the high limit. The Player with the highest ranking hand begins the next round of betting.

Flop
This is the first three community cards dealt to the table.

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 money to the pot.

Fourth Street
Note: This is applicable to Seven-Card Stud Poker. This is the second round of betting and is called Fourth Street because the Players have four cards each. The following applies to the Fourth Street: The Player with the highest ranking hand begins the next round of betting. Players can Fold, Call, Raise or Check.

Live Blinds
These are blind bets that are in play.

Lowest Card
This is the card that has the lowest value. Aces are high. If two Players have the same lowest card, the value is determined by suit. Suits are arranged in alphabetical order from lowest to highest value - Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades.

Muck
This is when you do not want to show your losing hand to the table. The hand is discarded without being displayed to the table.

Pocket Cards
These are cards dealt face down to each Player.

Pot
The pot is the pile of chips that accumulate as each Player antes, bets and raises. All winnings are paid from the pot. The value of the pot varies. It is dependent on the stakes involved and the amount the Players bet. The pot goes to the winner of the hands in each round.

Quartered
Note: This is Applicable to Omaha Hi-Lo Poker. This is when Players tie with either a high or a low hand and earn a quarter of the pot.

Raise
This is when you match your previous bet and then increase your bet. This increases the stakes for remaining Players.

River Card
This is the final community card dealt.

Seventh Street
Note: This is applicable to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the fifth and final round of betting, and is called Seventh Street because the Players have Seven-Cards each. The following applies to the Seventh Street: The river card is dealt face down.
The Player that played first on the Sixth Street plays first. If there is more than one Player left in the game after another round of betting, the game is resolved by means of a showdown. You expose the best five-card hand possible.
The winner is awarded the pot.

Showdown
This occurs after the last betting round, and is when the remaining Players compare hands to determine the winner. The Player with the highest value hand wins the pot.

Sitting Out
This is when you choose to leave a table for a few hands.

Sixth Street
Note: This is applicable to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the fourth round of betting and is called Sixth Street because the Players have six cards each. The following applies to the Sixth Street: Bet amounts are at the high limit. The Player with the highest ranking hand begins the next round of betting.

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 lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game, the small blind is $5.

Street
Note: This is applicable to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the term assigned to the various stages of betting. Betting begins on the Third Street, and continues to the Seventh Street. This is five rounds of betting.

Third Street
Note: This is applicable to Seven-Card Stud Poker.
This is the first round of betting and is called Third Street because the Players have three cards each. The Player with the lowest card displayed brings-in the betting in this round.

Turn
This is the fourth community card dealt.

Visible Cards
These are cards dealt face up to each Player. Players use these cards to complete a five-card combination.