Poker jargon

Poker jargon is a special language which refers to terms and concepts related to the game itself. Jargon is a highly specialized piece of language that deals with a specific subject, in this case online entertainment. The emergence of slang words is a normal linguistic phenomenon that accompanies every industry and activity. That’s why all those who start playing Leon Poker learn slang words and acquire gaming lingo. As a rule, they are not used anywhere else in life.

There are a number of jargons in poker, the knowledge of which will greatly help newcomers to master the wisdom of the game. One of the most popular games, Texas Hold’em Poker comes in three different forms: limit, pot-limit and no-limit. Each of the ten possible players is referred to as a dealer. The dealer’s position at the table is secured with a button, hence the slang term for the position, “baton”.

Bets at the table can be made “behind the scenes”, in which case players are called “blind”. The size of the bet depends on the table limit. Blind positions are also used – SB and BB (Small and Large). In all rounds the small blind goes first, and the batter goes last. The early position, in which the third player stands, is referred to as the “early position”. It is also said to be “under the gun” or “under the gun”. This is where the abbreviation UTG came from, leading to the jargonism “iron”.

Preflop is the first (initial) stage of the game at 888 poker. Here, each player is dealt two cards (pocket cards). This is followed by three streets. This is the term used to refer to the rounds in the game. The community cards that are put on the table in these rounds are called ‘community cards’.

There are a lot of jargon words in poker. It’s important to learn them, but do it gradually, so that you get a feel for the games ahead.  The meaning of the words can be understood during the game or by studying a beginner’s guide.