Poker

Button

The ‘button’ is a marker that is used to indicate who the dealer is during a poker game. The button moves round to the left as the game progresses. What is the button in poker? In the game of poker, the “button” refers to a small disc or token that is used to indicate the …

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Call

When you ‘call’ in poker it means you are matching the most recent bet or raise stake in the current round. Different types of calls in poker In poker, there are several types of calls, each with its specific context and meaning. Here are the most common types of calls in poker: Regular Call: A …

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Calling

In poker, “calling” refers to the action of matching the current bet or raise made by another player during a betting round. When you call, you are essentially putting an amount of chips into the pot equal to the bet or raise made by the preceding player, without increasing the size of the pot beyond …

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Casino Poker

Casinos make money on poker through several revenue streams, even though poker is a game where players compete against each other rather than against the house (as in games like blackjack or slots). How does a casino make money on poker? Here’s how casinos generate revenue from poker: Rake: The primary way casinos make money …

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Check

When you ‘check’ in poker, it means you are not making a bet. The action instead will pass to the next player on your left. However, you can only check if no bet has been made on the current betting round. What does checking mean in poker? In poker, “checking” is an action that a …

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Community Cards

Community cards are placed face up in the centre of the poker table and can be used by all players to construct their 5-card hand in games like Hold’em and Omaha. These can also be referred to as ‘the board’ or ‘board cards’. What are community cards in poker? Community cards in poker are the …

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Flop

The ‘flop’ is what we call it when the first three community cards are dealt face up on the poker table. It also refers to those three cards themselves. What is the flop in poker? In poker, the “flop” refers to the first three community cards that are dealt face-up in the center of the …

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Flush

When you have a ‘flush’ in poker, it means you have a hand that is made up of five cards of the same suit. For example, Queen, Jack, 8, 6, 2 that are all hearts would be a flush. What is a flush in poker? In poker, a “flush” is a hand that consists of …

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Fold

When you ‘fold’ in poker, you are forfeiting your chance to win the current pot by laying down your cards and not calling or raising a bet. When to fold in poker? Knowing when to fold in poker is a crucial skill that can help you save chips and avoid losing money on weaker hands. …

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Full House

A ‘full house’ in poker is when you have a five-card hand that is made up with a combination of three of a kind and one pair. This can also be known as a ‘boat’ or a ‘tight’. Understanding Full House Poker – Poker Hand Rankings and What Beats What Poker, a game of skill, …

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