Glossary
Heard a term at the poker table you don’t understand? Want to sound like a pro? Check out the Lemons & Sevens glossary for quick, simple explanations of the gambling and poker jargon you’ll hear at the tables and beyond.
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All-in
When a player bets all their remaining chips on a single hand, committing their entire stack to the pot.
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Ante
A small mandatory bet every player contributes before a hand begins to help build the pot.
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Bad beat
When a strong hand loses to an even stronger one in an unlikely or unexpected way.
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Blinds
Forced bets posted by players to the left of the dealer that start the action in a hand.
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Bluff
A bet or raise made with a weak hand to convince opponents to fold stronger ones.