Poker Glossary

The last table remaining in a multi-table tournament, typically the last 9 or 10 players. Making the final table is a major achievement.

A weak or inexperienced player who frequently makes strategic errors. Fish are the primary source of profit for winning players.

Calling a bet (usually a c-bet) with the intention of bluffing on a later street, rather than because of hand strength.

The first three community cards dealt face-up simultaneously. The flop is a critical point in Hold'em as it reveals 60% of the board.

Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence. The highest card determines the rank of the flush. A flush beats a straight but loses to a full house.

Having four cards of the same suit with one more card to come. A flush draw has 9 outs (9 remaining cards of your suit), giving roughly a 35% chanc...

The additional equity gained from the possibility that your opponent will fold to your bet or raise. Critical component of semi-bluff and bluff EV ...

A tournament with no buy-in that awards real prizes. Also describes a situation where one player can win a pot but cannot lose (e.g., holding the s...

Three of a kind plus a pair (e.g., three kings and two queens). Also called a 'boat.' Beats a flush but loses to four of a kind.