List of Poker Terms & Definitions

Poker lingos dey be special words and phrases wey poker players dey use. E dey describe things like the cards, the bets, the players, and the ways dem dey play.

For poker, 'straddle' be like optional blind bet wey the player wey sidon lef' of the big blind go make before dem share cards. Usually, the straddle bet go be twice the size of the big blind. E be like say e dey double the money wey dey on the table for that hand, because the person wey straddle get chance to act last before the flop come.

For poker, equity be like how much of the pot a player fit expect to win if dem play for long time, based on the cards wey dem hold now and the cards wey go show later.

For poker, ICM (Independent Chip Model) be like maths wey dem dey use calculate how much a player ein chips dey worth for tournament. E dey look at the money wey dem go share and how many players still dey inside. Dem fit use ICM to decide the best way for player to play, based on how much chips dem get and which part of the tournament dem dey.