To call a bet after others have called, esp. big bets. Jim bet, Alice called, then Ted overcalled. Compare to "cold call", "flat call", "smooth call".
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| pre-flop | 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. | U |
| cutoff | The seat immediately to the right of the dealer button. In home games where the player on the button actually shuffles and deals the cards, the player in the cutoff seat cuts the deck (hence the name). | U |
| full bet rule | 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 of $4 who wagers $7 is deemed to have flat called, because $8 is required to raise. Compare to "half bet rule". See Public cardroom rules (poker) and "All in" betting. | U |
| betting structure | The complete set of rules regarding forced bets, limits, raise caps, and such for a particular game. See betting (poker). | U |
| fifth street | To successfully draw to a hand that needs one card to complete it, by getting the last card of a straight, flush, or full house. Jerry made his flush when I was betting my kings up, but I filled on seventh street to catch up. | U |
| in the money | To place high enough in a poker tournament to get prize money. Also "ITM". | 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 |
| runner-runner | A hand made by hitting two consecutive cards on the turn and river. Also "backdoor". Compare to "bad beat" and "suck out". | U |
| duplicate | To counterfeit, especially when the counterfeiting card matches one already present in the one's hand. | U |
| check-raise | See check-raise. | U |