Poker Glossary

Complete A-Z dictionary of poker terms, definitions, and jargon. Learn the language of the game.

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Aggressive

In poker, “aggressive” describes a playing style or a specific action characterized by making bets and raises, rather than checking or calling. An aggressive player...

All-In

Going all-in means betting all of your remaining chips on a single hand. When you’re all-in, you can’t be forced out of the pot by...

Ante

Definition An “Ante” in poker refers to a mandatory small bet or forced contribution that every player at the table must place into the pot...