Poker Betting Terms

In-Game-Actions:

Check

Pass-if no bets have been placed then a player can opt to
make no wager and the turn is passed to the player on her left.

Bet

Make a wager.

Call

Make a wager equal to the current bet size.

Raise

Make a wager equal to the current bet size plus an additional wager.

Fold

Throw in your hand and forfeit the game.

Check Raise

To check your hand and then raise when a player after you bets. Particularly useful where you need extra strength to narrow the field when you have the best hand.

Blinds

A forced bet put in by one or more players before any cards are dealt. The two players immediately to the left of the button put in blinds. The first player to the left is the small blind.  The next player to the left is the big blind.

Button

An acrylic disk that indicates who is the dealer. Also used to refer to the player on the button. Example: “Oh, the button raised.” The button position rotates clockwise every hand.

Position

Where you are sitting in relation to the button.