Author: P-G
J‑Boy
J-Boy is slang for a jack. The J stands for jack, and 'boy' is used as a nickname for the face cards.
Immortal
An immortal is the best possible hand, or a certain winner.
Ice
Ice is slang for a cold deck, a deck in which the cards have been arranged secretly by a cheater.
Hollywood
To Hollywood is to act or talk in an exaggerated way to encourage a specific reaction from an opponent. It is often used for deceptive acting, such as pretending to have a hard decision.
See
To see is to call. In the old style, a player says 'I see your bet' when he matches it.
Rounders
Rounders are people who hustle for a living, usually by playing cards. It is also the name of a well-known poker film starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton.
Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch is a nickname for a starting hand of three and eight, 3-8. The name refers to the actress Raquel Welch.
Putting on the Heat
Putting on the heat means to pressure the other players by betting aggressively.
Pocket Cards
Pocket cards are the two cards dealt to you at the beginning of a Hold'em hand that nobody else may see. They are also called hole cards.
Snap Call
A snap call is a call made immediately, without thinking. It usually shows that the caller has a very strong hand, or that he has already decided what to do.