Bad Beat
A “bad beat” in poker refers to a situation where a player with a statistically superior hand, holding a very high probability of winning, unexpectedly...
Poker Glossary
Complete A-Z dictionary of poker terms, definitions, and jargon. Learn the language of the game.
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Blind
In poker, “Blinds” are mandatory bets placed by one or more players to the left of the dealer button *before* any cards are dealt. Their...
Blinds
Blinds are mandatory forced bets placed by one or more players at the start of each hand in certain poker variants, most notably Texas Hold’em...
Bluff
A bluff is a bet or raise made with a weak hand with the intention of making opponents fold better hands. Successful bluffing is an...
Button
The Button, often referred to as the “dealer button,” is a physical disk used in poker games to indicate the nominal dealer position for the...