Texas Hold Em Glossary T
Table, The
1. The surface on which poker is played.
2. A term used in reference to the players at a table. "A tight table."
Table Stakes
The rule that you can only play a hand with the money you have at the table.
Tahoe Poker
A variant of texas holdem and omaha where a player gets dealt three cards instead of two but can use only up to two of them along with the five community cards to make a final hand. Also called "Super Holdem".
Tell
An action that gives clues about the cards someone is holding.
Texas Holdem
What this site is all about! A poker variant where each player is dealt two cards, then five communal cards are turned face up on the board.
Three-of-a-Kind
A poker hand consisting of three cards of the same type.
Tight
Adjective to describe a player who selects hands very carefully and folds easily.
Tilt, On
Behavior as a result of losing, usually negative.
Top Pair
Having a pair with the highest card on the board and one in the pocket.
Top Two Pair
Having both your pocket cards match the highest two cards on the board.
Trips
Three-of-a-kind using one of your hole cards that matches a pair on the board.
Turn
The fourth community card dealt face up in a Hold 'Em game.
Two Pair
A hand consisting of two different pairs and one kicker.