spread
The range between a table's minimum and maximum bets.
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set-upA deck that has been ordered, usually King to Ace by suit (spades, hearts, clubs and diamonds). In casinos, it is customary to use a set-up deck when introducing a new deck to the table. The set-up is spread face up for the players to demonstrate that all of the cards are present before the first shuffle. Also called to "spade the deck".U
implied odds, implied pot oddsSee implied pot odds.U
eight or betterA common qualifier in High-low split games that use Ace-5 ranking. Only hands where the highest card is an eight or smaller can win the low portion of the pot.U
weak aceAn ace with a low kicker (e.g. four). Also "small ace," "soft ace," "ace-rag."U
limp-reraiseA reraise from a player that previously limped in the same betting round. I decided to limp-reraise with my pocket eights to isolate the all-in player. Also backraise.U
Glance at ChipsAgain, relating to the eyes. It is common for players to quickly glance at their chips if they connect with the board after a Flop. This may be a subconscious reaction, but the tell is the player is already planning his attack!
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deuce-to-sevenA method of evaluating low hands. See Deuce-to-seven low.U
overcardIn community card games such as Texas hold 'em and Omaha hold 'em, a pocket pair with a higher rank than any community card.U
blindA stud poker game in which all cards are dealt face down. Was popular in California before legal rulings made traditional stud legal there.U
bubbleThe last finishing position in a poker tournament before entering the payout structure. He was very frustrated after getting eliminated on the bubble. Also can be applied to other situations like if six players will make a televised final table the player finishing seventh will go out on the "TV bubble". Also used to describe any situation close to the payout structure.U