Poker Glossary
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Odds ↗

Odds are the ratio of probability between outcomes in a decision.

Odds Against ↗

Odds against reflect the ratio of failure to success—e.g., long-shot draws.

Odds For ↗

Odds for represent probability of success versus failure—like favorable outcomes.

Odds On ↗

Odds on means probability of success is greater than even—wager favorable spots.

Offsuit (o) ↗

Offsuit refers to hole cards of different suits.

Omaha ↗

Omaha is a community-card poker variant where players get four hole cards.

On the Button ↗

Being on the button means holding the dealer position with last action postflop.

On The Come ↗

“On the come” describes catching a late card to hit a draw and win.

On Tilt ↗

On tilt describes emotional loss of control after frustration or bad beats.

One Time ↗

“One time” is slang asking opponents to call a bluff or spot one showdown.

One‑Chip Rule ↗

The one‑chip rule restricts removing the last chip from a pot.

One‑End ↗

A one‑end is a straight draw that completes on only one side.

One‑Gap (One‑Gapper) ↗

One‑gapper is a starting hand with a single rank gap—e.g. J‑9.

One‑Outer ↗

A one‑outer is a very slim draw: only one card in the deck gives you the winning hand.

One‑Way Straight ↗

A one‑way straight is a board where only one player can make a straight.

Open ↗

To open is to be the first to bet in a round.

Open at Both Ends ↗

A draw open at both ends is an open‑ended straight draw like 5‑6‑7‑8.

Open Card ↗

An open card in stud is an upcard dealt face‑up that all can see.

Open End ↗

Short for open‑ended straight draw, same as open at both ends.

Open Game ↗

An open game is a live cash game where seats are available and new players can join.

Open Limp ↗

An open limp is calling the big blind instead of raising when first to act.

Open Pair ↗

An open pair in stud is two upcards forming a pair that opponents can see.

Open Poker ↗

Open poker is any variant where cards are dealt face up to players.

Open Seat ↗

An open seat is an unoccupied spot at a live poker table.

Open‑Ended Straight Draw ↗

An open‑ended draw is a straight draw with two outs at either end.

Open‑Handed ↗

Open‑handed refers to games where players' hands are partially visible—or have exposed upcards.

Open‑Shove ↗

To open‑shove is to go all‑in as your first action preflop.

Opener Button ↗

The opener button is a marker designating which player opens the action in mixed games.

Openers ↗

Openers are players or hand types eligible to initiate betting.

Option ↗

Option refers to a player choice when action checks around to them on betting.

Orbit ↗

An orbit is one full rotation of play where every player acts in turn.

OTB ↗

OTB means On The Button—the dealer/button seat.

Out ↗

An out is a card that improves your hand to a winner.

Out Button ↗

The Out button is placed beside an absent player to maintain button rotation.

Out of Line ↗

Out of line refers to a betting action that violates expected paths or range logic.

Out of Position (OOP) ↗

Out of position means you must act before opponents, giving them information advantage.

Outdraw ↗

To outdraw is winning by catching cards despite initially being behind.

Outs ↗

Outs are unseen cards that improve your hand to winning status.

Over the top ↗

Over the top is 3‑betting after someone raises and someone else calls.

Over‑flush ↗

An over‑flush is a flush made with lower suit rank when higher flush is possible.