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Busted Hand ↗
A busted hand is a potential draw that failed to hit.
Button ↗
The button is the dealer position marker representing the last to act postflop.
Button War ↗
Button war refers to competing aggressively when in button against strong opponents.
Buy ↗
To buy is joining a cash game by purchasing chips at table.
Buy the Button ↗
To buy the button is paying the dealer to act as button for one hand.
Buy-In ↗
A buy‑in is the amount of money a player pays to enter a game or tournament.
Buy-in Limit ↗
Buy-in limit sets the minimum and maximum chips you can bring to a game.
By Me ↗
“By me” is an apology phrase after acting late or out of turn.
C-Note ↗
“C‑Note” is slang for a $100 chip.
California games ↗
California games are home-rule mixed variants played in private games.
California Lowball ↗
California Lowball is a split‑pot variant where both high and low hands qualify.
Call ↗
To call is to match the current bet without raising.
Call Cold ↗
Call cold is calling a raise and re‑raise in the same betting round.
Call The Clock ↗
To call the clock is requesting an opponent to act within a time limit.
Caller ↗
A caller is a player who frequently calls bets instead of raising or folding.
Calling Station ↗
A calling station is a player who calls frequently and rarely raises.
Cap ↗
Cap refers to the maximum number of raises allowed in a betting round.
Capping a Raise ↗
Capping a raise means re‑raising to the maximum allowed in limit games.
Card Protector ↗
A card protector is an object placed on your cards to prevent accidental mucking or theft.
Card Sharp ↗
A card sharp is a highly skilled player, often with expert knowledge or edge.
Cardroom ↗
A cardroom is a physical venue where poker is played against other players.
Cards Speak ↗
"Cards speak" means the actual cards determine the winner regardless of verbal declarations.
Case Card ↗
A case card is the final card of a rank appearing on the board.
Case Chips ↗
Case chips are high-denomination chips used to simplify large cash stacks.
Cash Game ↗
A cash game is a poker session where real money chips are directly exchanged based on results.
Cash In ↗
To cash in is exchanging real money for poker chips at a live or online game.
Cash Out ↗
To cash out is converting chips back into real money after finishing play.
Cashing ↗
Cashing means finishing a tournament in the money.
Casino Poker ↗
Casino poker refers to structured live poker played in regulated venues.
Catch ↗
To catch means to win a hand with a marginal holding.
Catch Bluffing ↗
Catch bluffing is recognizing and calling frequent bluff attempts by opponents.
Center Pot ↗
Center pot is the main pot shared by all active players.
Change Gears ↗
Change gears means shifting strategy—tightening or loosening based on table conditions.
Chase ↗
To chase is to play a draw hoping to complete it despite odds against you.
Chat ↗
Chat refers to in-game messaging between players in online poker.
Cheater ↗
A cheater is someone who breaks rules to gain unfair advantage.
Check ↗
To check is to pass action without betting when no bet is outstanding.
Check Blind ↗
To check blind is choosing to check while still posting your blind before seeing cards.
Check in the Dark ↗
To check in the dark is checking when action returns to you before seeing a new card—you haven’t seen it.
Check‑Out ↗
Check‑out is folding after checking due to lack of strength or interest.