Betting
16 terms in Poker.
A bet or call that puts all of a player's remaining chips at risk.
AnteA required contribution made by players before a hand begins.
Big blindThe larger of the two required bets posted before cards are dealt.
BluffA bet or raise made while trying to make a better hand fold.
CallTo match the current bet and stay in the hand.
CheckTo pass the action without betting when no bet is currently required.
Chip countThe number of tournament chips a player has.
Double-upA win that roughly doubles a player's chip stack.
Effective stackThe smaller stack between players who can still win chips from each other.
FoldTo give up a hand and stop contesting the pot.
PotThe chips or money being contested in a hand.
PreflopThe stage of a hand before any shared cards are dealt.
RaiseTo increase the current bet.
Small blindThe smaller required bet posted before cards are dealt.
Snap-callA call made almost immediately.
Three-betA re-raise after an opening raise.