toots babos
ex-tornament grinder
Bronze Level
on stars is a thumbsup
I would asume kkkkk is just ok
kkkkkkkkk is used by brazilians, it's their version of hahahahaha
kkkkkkkkk is used by brazilians, it's their version of hahahahaha
10058765
Legend
Loyaler
Cowboys or sometimes in the netherlands Bert & Ernie.
There's some really interesting and actually funny names for certain card combinations, which I will not post all for....well,just in case there's little children reading the forum.
One of them is "dinner for two".....you guess what hand it is......
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milka1605
Legend
Loyaler
I've been playing and always get along without all these cuts. Why bother with any abbreviation. Thus we will soon replace all the words and abbreviations. And will the universal language of poker. I for normal communication. It is possible, that is, and reduce, but not much
ChillinVillian
Enthusiast
Silver Level
In cash games there's a spot were the player in front of or behind (not sure) the blinds has the option of raising before the cards are even dealt ? What is this called and what is it's function ? Doe's it really have any value to it or is it just an action thing ?
BigCountryGB
Rock Star
Silver Level
In cash games there's a spot were the player in front of or behind (not sure) the blinds has the option of raising before the cards are even dealt ? What is this called and what is it's function ? Doe's it really have any value to it or is it just an action thing ?
It's called straddle. The UTG player can post 2BB before the deal and gets to act last. I think the only function is to create more action and from everything I read about it there is no advantage to doing it.
xOneCoolHandx
Legend
Bronze Level
This was a really informative thread, I knew a lot of lingo before but now I have it coming out of my ears. I agree with BillytheBull that Harrington on Hold'em is a great strategy book especially for new players who want to improve quickly. I like his style and analysis of the game and I always track my M and Q throughout a tournament. This is a must because people do make decisions based on stack sizes but often they are just looking at the BB and not making the proper choice. Just last night I was in a tourney with someone who had 6800 left with blinds at 750 and 1500 and ante 150, this is 3700 per round giving them less than 2 rounds and not the 4 they thought they had. That player had no time to wait to double up. There are a lot of other very valuable insights in that book.
Poker Orifice
And Still...
Platinum Level
Many (most) players will always be using some type of abbreviation when posting Hand Histories for analysis & discussion. It just makes things much more simplified.
If a player was hoping to learn how to play by following HandHistory discussion threads, it might be a wise choice to learn what the abbreviations mean. ducy? (do you see why?)
Izissant
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Can you explain what is the O8 = Omaha Hi/Low or Omaha 8-or-Better...
I only knoe that Hi-Lo is a "split pot" game, meaning that at showdown, the pot is divided in half, with one half being awarded to the winning best hand, and the other half to the best qualifying "low hand."
I only knoe that Hi-Lo is a "split pot" game, meaning that at showdown, the pot is divided in half, with one half being awarded to the winning best hand, and the other half to the best qualifying "low hand."
mar_dragan
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Silver Level
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Lexxx
Visionary
Silver Level
Very often, especially for the newest members reading the Hand Analysis part of the forum you will come across a lot of abbreviations. This isnt a definite list (yet).
Game Types
HE = Holdem
O = Usually Omaha Hi
O8 = Omaha Hi/Low
Stud = 7 card stud
Stud8 = 7 Card stud Hi/Low.
HORSE = Holdem, Omaha/8, Razz, Stud, Eight or better H/L stud. Typically fixed limit games. Game changes with the blinds/antes online, and at predetermined intervals live
FR = A full ring game, usually 9/10 players. (Some sites 8)
6MAX= A ring game, max number of players is 6. (Occasionally we will see 4MAX)
HU= Heads up. (2 players max)
S&G=Sit and go, once the game has reached a specified number of players the game starts.
STT= Single table Sit and Go.
MTT= Multi-Table Tournament, usually no limit on the amount of players.
NL$25 (or $25NL)= The $25 refering to the MAX buyin for the specified game. The blinds are defined as being 1/100th of the max buyin. So nl$600 has a big blind of $6.
Limits
NL = No Limit
PL = Pot Limit
FL = Fixed Limit
So if you see a thread starting PL08- It refers to pot limit Omaha hi/low hand.
Table position abbreviations
SB = Small Blind
BB = Big Blind
UTG = The first person to act pre-flop (first person after the BB)
UTG+1 = Person to the left of UTG
EP = Early Position
MP = Middle Position
LP = Late Position
CO = Cut off seat, the seat directly to the right of the button.
Button = Dealer (aka OTB = On the Button)
OOP = Out of position, generally meaning UTG, first to act on the flop, or calling a LP raise from EP, etc.
Betting Abbreviations.
Limp = Call the big blind (no raise)
Open Limp/Raise = Be the first non-folding player to act.
3-Bet = A re-raise.
4-Bet = A re-raise of a re-raise.
Light (ie 3-bet light) = Raising a hand you would'nt usually raise for value.
Steal = An attempt to steal the blinds/limps.
Player Types
LAG = Loose Aggressive Player
TAG = Tight Aggressive Player
LAP = Loose-Passive Player
Hand Identifiers
ATC = Any Two Cards
BDSD = Backdoor Straight Draw
BDFD = Backdoor Flush Draw
FD = Flush Draw
Gutshot = Inside Straight Draw
OESD = Open End Straight Draw
OESFD = Open Ended Straight Flush Draw
o / os = Off Suit
PP = Pocket Pair
SC = Suited Connectors, hands like 67 suited, 89suited, 34suited
s = Suited
TPTK = Top Pair Top Kicker
TPGK = Top Pair Good Kicker
TPBK = Top Pair Bad Kicker
WA = Way Ahead
WB = Way Behind
Poker Tracker Statistics
AF = Aggression Factor
BB/100 Hands = big bets won per 100 hands played
EV = Expected Value
HEM = http://www.holdemmanager.net/ A software program used by players to analyze things
HR = Hourly Rate
PFR% = Preflop Raise Percent
ROI = Return on Investment
VP$IP or VPIP = Voluntarily Put Money Into Pot
WR = Win Rate
W$SD = Won $ at Showdown
WSD = Went to Showdown
Tournament Info
ITM = in the money
Bubble = busting out of a tournament in the last spot before the payouts begin.
MTT = Multi Table Tournament
STT = Single Table Tournament
SNG = Sit and Go
Others
AI = All in
B&M = Brick and Mortar (a live card room or casino)
CR = check-raise
HU = Heads Up
PF = Pre-flop.
PFR = Pre-flop raise/pre-flop raiser.
HH = Hand history
PSB = Pot-sized bet
PSR = Pot-Sized Raise
PT = Poker Tracker
FE = Fold Equity - The chance of a bet/raise taking down the pot.
OP = Original Post
Less Common (yet all too true) Ones
WTF: I doubt that was a sound play.
OMG: I am rather surprised.
ESAD: Eat sh*t and die
NH = Thanks for donking all my chips
TY = Totally blind to the sarcasm of the above NH
OMFG = Did you really just call all in with 84os?
GG = "I beat you!"
GG = "I know."
LOL WOW = I wish I could stab people through my monitor.
Nice guide for abbreviations!!!
legudus
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I can post my hand through Boom?
like this:
http://www.boomplayer.com/poker-hands/Boom/16669608_F5CAE63FCC
like this:
http://www.boomplayer.com/poker-hands/Boom/16669608_F5CAE63FCC
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Lexxx
Visionary
Silver Level
Yeah!GL!!!