Glossary of terms used on this site dealing with poker
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Odds |
The probability of making a hand vs. the probability of not making a hand. |
| Odds Against |
The number of failures per success. |
| Odds For |
The number of attempts per success. |
| Odds On |
Odds at less than even money. |
| Offsuit |
Cards of a different suit. |
| Omaha |
A game in which each player is dealt four down cards with five community cards. To make your hand, you must play two cards from your hand and three from the board. |
| On the Button |
Being the last player to act in a betting round. Dealer's Position. |
| On The Come |
A situation where the player does not yet have a complete hand. |
| On Tilt |
Playing worse (usually, more aggressively) than usual because a player has become emotionally upset. |
| One-End |
Or One-Way Straight. A four-card straight open only on one end, such as jack, queen, king, ace. |
| One-Gap |
A hold'em starting hand in which the two cards are two apart in rank. Examples: J9s, 64. |
| One-Way Straight |
Or One-End. A four-card straight open only on one end, such as jack, queen, king, ace. |
| Open |
To make the first bet. |
| Open at Both Ends |
A four-card sequence that can be made a straight by two different value cards. Also Open End. |
| Open Card |
A card that is dealt face-up. |
