What is ‘Set over Set’ in Poker?
'Set over set' is where two players both make a set at the same time (but one is higher). It is considered an unlucky 'cooler' type situation.
What Does It Mean to ‘Show Your Hand’ in Poker?
‘Showing your hand’ means to reveal the value of your hole cards once the hand is over. Sometimes it is required, sometimes it is optional.
What is WTSD in Poker?
WTSD stands for went to showdown and is a measure of how often a player goes to showdown after seeing a flop.
What is Backing in Poker?
Backing is where an investor lends money to a poker player. In exchange for the loan the player shares a percentage of his profits with the backer.
What is Fourth Street in Poker?
Fourth street - The second betting round in Stud. It's called 'fourth' because players have been dealt four cards at this stage.
What is Early Position in Poker?
Early Position - Refers to the first two or three seats on a full ring poker table. It refers exclusively to the lojack on a 6-handed table.
What is Staking in Poker?
Staking - Lending money to a poker player and receiving a percentage of their poker profits in return.
What are ‘bb’s in Poker?
bb – The lower case ‘bb’ refers to ‘big blinds’ in poker. It’s used as a measurement of stack sizes and bet sizes in poker games.
What Does ‘Chip and a Chair’ Mean in Poker?
Chip and a Chair - Refers to the idea that a player can still go on win an entire poker tournament even if they are down to their last chip.
What is a Suck Out in Poker?
A suck out is when our opponent catches an unlikely card and goes on to win the pot, especially after making a questionable play to begin with.
What is a Rakeback in Poker?
Rakeback is a percentage of rake paid which is given back to the players as a reward. It sometimes comes in the form of a VIP system.
What is WWSF in Poker?
WWSF stands for won when saw flop and is a measure of how often a player goes on to win the entire hand after seeing a flop.
What is MIDDLE POSITION in Poker?
Middle position in poker refers to the hijack, lojack and mp1 on a full ring poker table. It refers exclusively to the hijack on a 6-handed table.
What is a Case Card in Poker?
The term 'case card' refers to the last card in the deck of a certain rank - e.g 'the case ace' means the last ace in the deck.
What is ‘Calling your Bluff’ in Poker?
"Calling your bluff" means that your opponent suspects you are bluffing and correctly makes the call.