Semi-Bluff
Poker Glossary: Semi-Bluff A semi-bluff is a bet or raise made with a hand that is not currently the best hand, but has a good...
Poker Glossary
Complete A-Z dictionary of poker terms, definitions, and jargon. Learn the language of the game.
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Shark
A “shark” in poker refers to a highly skilled, experienced, and successful player who consistently wins and profits from less experienced or weaker opponents, often...
Short Stack
A “Short Stack” refers to a player who has significantly fewer chips than the average or typical stack size at the table. This is often...
Showdown
The showdown is the final stage of a poker hand where all remaining players reveal their hole cards to determine who has the best five-card...
Side Pot
A side pot is a separate pot created in poker when one or more players go all-in, but other players still have chips remaining to...
Slow Play
Slow playing is a poker strategy where a player with a very strong hand chooses to play it passively (by checking or just calling) rather...
Straddle
A “Straddle” in poker is an optional, additional blind bet placed before any cards are dealt, typically by the player Under The Gun (UTG), or...
Straight
A Straight in poker is a five-card hand consisting of all five cards in sequential rank, regardless of their suit. For example, 5-6-7-8-9, or T-J-Q-K-A...
Straight Flush
A Straight Flush is one of the rarest and most powerful hands in poker, consisting of five cards in sequential rank, all of the same...