Casino Glossary

• Hold’em

  Poker

  A popular poker variant in which each player makes a hand from their two down cards and five community cards that anyone can use.

  Synonym: Texas Holdem

• Inside Straight/Gutshot/One-Grapper

  PokerVideo Poker

  Four cards to a straight with a gap inside, e.g. 7543 (vs 7654, an "open ender" that has double the chance of making the straight).

• Kicker

  PokerVideo Poker

  1) In a draw poker game, an odd high card held that doesn’t contribute to a straight or a flush, usually an ace or a king;

  2) In poker, a card used to decide the winner on hands that are otherwise tied. E.g a pair of kings with an queen beats a pair of kings with a jack. In video poker, the card may affect a jackpot payout.

• Ladies

  PokerVideo Poker

  Poker term for queens.

• Low Poker

  Poker

  A poker variant where the worst hand wins. E.g. when straights do not count, A2345 cannot be beaten.

• Make a Hand

  Poker

  Receive a card or cards which makes the player's hand stronger than no pair. E.g. Have four cards of the same suit and get a fifth one to complete a flush.

• Middle Pair

  Poker

  A pair using the middle-ranked card in the community cards in hold'em.

• Monster

  Poker

  A very strong hand, though not guaranteed to win.

• Muck

  Poker

  1) The discard pile for cards no longer in play;

  2) Give up one's hand.

• Nuts

  Poker

  The best hand at the moment, but could be beaten when more cards are dealt. The absolute nuts cannot be beaten under any circumstances.