hand
See hand (poker).
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gypsyTo enter the pot cheaply by just calling the blind rather than raising. Also "limp".U
chip leaderThe player currently holding the most chips in a tournament (or occasionally a live no limit game).U
royal cardsRoyal card are also known as face cards. These cards consist of the Jack, Queen, and King of any suit.U
blind studA stud poker game in which all cards are dealt face down. Was popular in California before legal rulings made traditional stud legal there.U
come bet, on the comeA bet or raise made with a drawing hand, building the pot in anticipation of filling the draw. Usually a weak "gambler's" play, but occasionally correct with a very good draw and large pot or as a semi-bluff.U
multi-way potA pot where several players compete for it. Also known as a family pot.U
boxed cardA card encountered face-up in the assembled deck during the deal, as opposed to one overturned in the act of dealing. Most house rules treat a boxed card as if it didn't exist; that is, it is placed aside and not used. Different rules cover cards exposed during the deal.U
optionSee out (poker).U
perfectThe best possible cards, in a lowball hand, after those already named. For example, 7-perfect would be 7-4-3-2-A, and 8-6-perfect would be 8-6-3-2-A.U
callSee call.U