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Grinder

Games; Poker

A player who earns a living by making small profits over a long period of consistent, conservative play. Compare to "rock".

Going south

Games; Poker

To sneak a portion of your chips from the table while the game is underway. The intent is to reduce the stakes you have at risk. Normally prohibited in public card rooms. Also "ratholing".

Get away

Games; Poker

To fold a good hand against a supposedly superior hand. Compare with laydown.

Gap hand

Games; Poker

In Texas hold 'em, a gap hand is a starting hand with at least one rank separating the two cards. Usually referred to in context of one-gap and two-gap hands.

Full ring

Games; Poker

A full ring game is a cash game with more than six players involved, typically nine to eleven. This term is normally used in the context of online poker. Compare to "shorthanded".

In some casinos, the rule that a player must wager the full amount required in order for his action to constitute a raise. For example, in a game with a $4 fixed limit, a player facing an opening bet ...