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Pre-flop

Games; Poker

On flop games refers to the time when players already have their pocket cards but no flop has been dealt yet. It's also the first round of bets.

Pot-committed

Games; Poker

More often in the context of a no limit game; the situation where you can no longer fold because the size of the pot is so large compared to the size of your stack.

Post dead

Games; Poker

To post a bet amount equal to the small and the big blind combined (the amount of the large blind playing as a live blind, and the amount of the small blind as dead money). In games played with ...

Position bet

Games; Poker

A bet that is made more due to the strength of the bettor's position than the strength of the bettor's cards.

Poker face

Games; Poker

A blank expression that does not reveal anything about the cards being held. Often used outside the world of poker.

Pocket pair

Games; Poker

In community card poker or stud poker, when two of a player's private cards make a pair. Also "wired pair".

Play the board

Games; Poker

In games such as Texas hold 'em, where 5 community cards are dealt, if your best hand is on the board and you go to the showdown you are said to "play the board".