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Online Poker Terminology Page 3
Live Blinds :These are blind bets that
are in play.
Example:
Player A posts a small blind bet. Player B joins the game and posts a
big blind bet. Player A must now equalize the betting as the big blind
bet is in play and is live.
Lowest Card :The card that has the lowest value (keep in mind
that aces are high). If two Players have the same lowest card, the
value is determined by suit. Suits are arranged in alphabetical order
from lowest to highest value - Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts and Spades.
Muck :A player can muck if he is not willing to show his losing
hand to the other players in the table.
Pocket Cards :The cards that are dealt face down to each Player
in the table.
Post Now :'Post now' is a choice given to new Players when they
join a game. They can choose to either post now, or wait for the big
blind bet. If they decide to post now, they bet the equivalent of a
big blind bet and receive cards immediately.
Pot :The pot is the stack comprising of chips that accumulate
as each Player antes, bets and raises. Winners are paid from the pot.
The pot goes to the winner of the hands in each round.
If more than i user have the same hand ranking, the pot is equally
divided among them
Quartered :When Players tie with either a high or a low hand,
their winnings equal a quarter of the pot. This is applicable for
Omaha hi/low.
Raise :Raise is done during betting. A player on his turn
raises the bet depending on his expertise, hands and other situations.
The purpose of a raise is to increase the stakes for the remaining
Players at the table. To raise a bet, it must first be matched, then
increased.
River Card :The final community card dealt is known as the
River Card.
Runs :A run is a betting cycle around the table. A cycle from
the first Player to the last Player is considered one run.
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