Poker Glossary - 'A'
| Term |
Description |
| Ace-High |
A five-card poker hand that contains one Ace but no, pair, straight or flush. Eg AC QD 9S 8S 2H |
| Aces Full |
A full house that contains three aces and any pair. |
| Aces Up |
A poker hand that contains a pair of Aces and any other pair. |
| Action |
(1) Checking, betting or raising.
(2) An "action" game is a game in which the players are playing a large percentage of pots. |
| Active Player |
A player who has not yet folded their hand and can still win the pot. |
| Add-On |
The opportunity to purchase extra chips during some tournaments, no matter how many chips the player has. |
| Advertising |
To show your hand after making a bluff with the intention to appear like a bad player. |
| Aggressive |
An "aggressive" player frequently raises and re-raises. |
| All-in |
When a player puts all their remaining chips into the pot. |
| Angle |
A tactic that may be within the rules, but is considered to be unfair or dubious. |
| Ante |
A small amount of money placed into the pot by each player before the hands are dealt. |
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