A method of evaluating low hands. See Deuce-to-seven low.
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| string bet | A call with one motion and a later raise with another, or a reach for more chips without stating the intended amount. String bets are prohibited in public cardroom rules. Compare to "forward motion". A player can (and should) defend himself against string bet complaints by declaring his intention before moving any chips. Note that the "I call, and raise..." cliche is a string bet. | U |
| post | To make the required small or big blind bet in Texas hold 'em or other games played with blinds rather than antes | U |
| double suited | Used to describe an Omaha hold 'em starting hand where two pairs of suited cards are held. May be abbreviated "ds" in written descriptions. AAJT (ds) is widely considered a premium pot-limit Omaha hold 'em starting hand. | U |
| vig, vigorish | The rake. See vigorish. | U |
| misdeal | A deal which is ruined for some reason and must be redealt. | U |
| big bet | See big bet. | U |
| up the ante | Increase the stake. Also commonly used outside the context of poker. | U |
| quads | Four of a kind. | U |
| home game | A game played at a private venue (usually the home of one of the players), as opposed to a casino or public cardroom. | U |
| color change, color up | To exchange small-denomination chips for larger ones. | U |