Casino Glossary

• Aces Wired or Bullets

  Poker

  A pair of concealed aces, i.e. in a player's face-down cards.

• Ante

  Poker

  A compulsory bet in some poker games, e.g. stud.

• Back Door

  Poker

  Making a good hand with the last two cards dealt.

• Back-to-back

  Poker

  Two cards of the same rank or suit dealt one after the other.

• Belly Buster

  Poker

  Another poker term for a draw to an inside straight. E.g. a hand of KQJ9, which needs a 10.

• Bet Sizing

  Poker

  Betting an amount that, in a particular situation, places opponents at a disadvantage and liable to make mistakes.

  See also: Playing Strategy

• Bicycle Wheel

  Poker

  A hand of A2345, which is a straight and, in most lowball games, the best possible low hand.

• Board

  Poker

  1) In hold'em, the 5 cards placed face up which can be used by any player;

  2) In stud, a player's face up cards.

• Boat

  PokerVideo Poker

  Another term for a full house.

  Synonym: Full House

• Bottom Pair

  Poker

  Making only a pair using the lowest community card. Generally a losing hand.