All-In - This is when you do not have enough money to cover the full bet amount, and place your remaining money into the pot. You then contend for the pot in an amount proportional to what you contributed.

Ante - This is the minimum bet that Players must place into the pot by each Player before betting begins. The ante is placed before any cards are dealt.

Big Blind - This is the first bet posted by the Player to the left of the Player who posts the small blind. It is a forced bet. The big blind bet amount is equal to the lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game, the big blind is $10.

Big Pair - A Pair with a value of 10 or greater.

Blind Bet - This is the first bet placed by each Player. It is a forced bet and is placed before any cards are dealt. It is considered a live bet for the first round of betting. You have big blind and small blind bets in the first round of betting.

Buy-in Amount - This is the amount you must bring into a game.

Call - This is when you place a bet equal to the previous bet.

Check - This is when you want to stay in the game but not place a bet. You can only check if no other bets have been placed in the betting round.

Community Cards - These are cards that are dealt to the table. All Players can use these cards to complete a five-card hand.

Dealer-button - This is a flat disk that is used to signify the Dealer's position on the table.

Fold - This is when Players throw in their cards. They give up any claim on the pot in exchange for not having to contribute more money to the pot.

Muck - This is when you do not want to show your losing hand to the table. The hand is discarded without being displayed to the table.

Pocket Cards - These are cards dealt face down to each Player.

Pot - The pot is the pile of chips that accumulate as each Player antes, bets and raises. All winnings are paid from the pot. The value of the pot varies. It is dependent on the stakes involved and the amount the Players bet. The pot goes to the winner of the hands in each round.

Raise - This is when you match your previous bet and then increase your bet. This increases the stakes for remaining Players.

Small Blind - This is the first bet posted by the Player to the Dealer's left. It is a forced bet. The small blind bet amount is equal to half of the lower bet. For example, in a $10 - $20 game, the small blind is $5.