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Bottom pair, bottom set

Games; Poker

In a community card game, a pair (or set) made by matching the lowest-ranking board card with one (or two) in one's private hand. Compare second pair, top pair.

Bottom end

Games; Poker

The lowest of several possible straights, especially in a community card game. For example, in Texas hold 'em with the cards 5-6-7 on the board, a player holding 3-4 has the bottom end straight, ...

Both ways

Games; Poker

Both halves of a split pot, often declared by a player who thinks he or she will win both low and high.

Board

Games; Poker

1. The set of community cards in a community card game. If another spade hits the board, I'll have to fold. 2. The set of face-up cards of a particular player in a stud game. Zack's board didn't look ...

Blocking bet

Games; Poker

An abnormally small bet made by a player out of position intended to block a larger bet by an opponent.

Buy short

Games; Poker

To buy into a game for an amount smaller than the normal buy-in. Some casinos allow this under certain circumstances, such as after having lost a full buy-in, or if all players agree to allow it.

Busted

Games; Poker

1. Not complete, such as four cards to a straight that never gets the fifth card to complete it. 2. Out of chips. To "bust out" is to lose all of one's chips.

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