Your Poker Buddy

Like in any other regions or culture, the world of gaming specifically in the world of online poker has develop its own "taboo" words. This slang words are invented and used by many poker players in game and in different communities like online poker forums.

As a poker player it would be best if you know this online poker slang linggo to better understand other players and enjoy the game. So here are the first batch of online poker slang linggo:

3Bet

The act of making a raise against a raise in a hand, or in other words, the final bet in the sequence of Big Blind - Raise - 3Bet.

4Bet

The act of raising a 3Bet, or in other words, the final bet in the sequence of Raise - 3Bet - 4Bet.

6max

A slang term used for any poker game where the maximum number of players at the table is limited to six.

ABC Poker

A term referred to a way of playing poker "by the book" without any sophistication and in a straightforward manner.

Action Card

A card that appears on the turn or river that causes significant betting for two or more players in a hand.

Airball

A term used when a player misses a perceived out in a hand.

Ajax

1. Hole cards consisting of A-J.
2. One of the top household cleaners in the world (great for bathrooms!).

All in the Flop Buddy

Not in the sense that you go "allin on the flop" but rather that the two cards you start with in Hold 'Em don't matter, since any flop can create a monster hand.

American Airlines

Pocket aces.

Ammunition

Slang term used for chips at a poker game.

Angle

A play that is technically within the rules but considered unethical.

Ante Off

When a player is absent from a poker table and the antes cause then to lose all their chips.

Arsenal

A poker player's repertoire.

Avoidance

The best strategy to employ when facing off against a better player. Vs. Prahlad Friedman, it is a suggested approach.