Poker has its own language, filled with unique terms that can confuse beginners. Understanding these concepts is essential to play like a pro and fully immerse yourself in the world of poker. In this article, we bring you a glossary of key terms every player needs to know.
Basic Terms:
Flop, Turn, and River: The stages of a Texas Hold’em hand.
Blinds: Small and big mandatory bets to start the action.
Stack: The number of chips you have at the table.
Actions and Moves:
Check: To not bet but stay in the hand.
Raise: To increase the current bet.
Fold: To give up on the hand.
All-in: To bet all your chips.
Strategic Terms:
Bluff: Pretending to have a strong hand to make opponents fold.
Nuts: The best possible hand in a specific situation.
Tilt: Losing emotional control after a bad play.
Advanced Terms and Curiosities:
Bad Beat: When a strong hand loses to an unlikely one.
Bubble: The moment when only one player is left to reach the prize zone.
ITM (In The Money): When you reach the positions that pay prizes.
Save this glossary for reference and practice the terms in your next tournament!
