Texas Hold'em Poker Terminology - Betting

We have already covered Blinds. Here is some more betting terminology:

Call: When a player matches the bet of another player.

Check: When a player "Checks", they are not placing a bet. A check can only occur if there have been no other bets placed in the round. Checking means that the player chooses not to bet, but still stays in the game. If you are not sure whether to continue with a game checking gives a player 'free' opportunity to see the next communial(s) card dealt without having to bet any more.

Fold: When a player folds, they are leaving the current game and will no longer be placing any bets on that game. They also forfit any bets made up to that point. They can continue to play on the next deal.

Raise: To raise means you're betting more than the last player. Depending on the type of game you are playing there maybe a limit on how much you can raise by.

All In: To go "All In" means the player is betting everything they have on your hand.

Texas Hold'em Poker Terminology - Pre-flop, The Flop, The River

These terms refer to different stages in which the cards are dealt in Texas Hold'em Poker.

Pre-Flop: This is the very first round of a Texas Hold'em game. The dealer gives each player two cards, these are called pocket cards. Only the player can see these cards.

Flop: This is the second round of Texas Hold'em poker game, and is when the first three communal cards are placed face-up on the table. These communal cards can then be used by all the players in order to create the best five card hands.

Turn: The third round of a Texas Hold'em game is referred to as the Turn. It's this round in which a fourth communal card is placed face up on the table. This card can also be used to help the player create the best five card hand.

River: This is the last round of a Texas Hold'em game. A fifth communal card is placed face up on the poker table in this round. This card is the players' last opportunity in the game to create the best five card hand that they can.