Ever wondered what the various terms in poker stand for? The General section has explanations for the general terminology used in poker. The Texas Hold'em Section contains information relative to Texas Hold'em Poker .
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General Terminology
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A game played with a no-limit betting structure allows each player to raise any amount of his stake at any time (subject to the table stakes rules and any other rules about raising). |
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A deck that has been ordered, usually King to Ace by suit (spades, hearts, clubs and diamonds). In casinos, it is customary to use a set-up deck when introducing a new deck to the table. The set-up is spread face up for the players to demonstrate that all of the cards are present before the first shuffle. Also called to "spade the deck". |
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To act in poker is to make a play, in other words you either call, raise, bet or fold when it is your turn. |
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Action refers to when it is the players turn to act, i.e. "The action is on John to act" |
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Poker Terminology 
