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Fifth Street


Also known as the "river" card.

In flop games, this represents the fifth community card on the table and the final round of betting.

In stud games, this is the fifth card dealt to each player and represents the third round of betting.

Fish

A weak player -- one who gives his money away.

It's a well-known (though not well-followed) rule among good players to not upset the bad players, because they'll stop having fun and perhaps leave. Thus the phrase, "Don't tap on the aquarium."

Five-card Draw

A poker game in which the player is dealt five cards down.

They have one draw to replace them and the best high hand wins the pot.

Five-card Stud

A poker game in which each player is dealt five cards, one down and four up, with betting after 2, 3, 4, & 5 cards.

Flat Call

Calling a bet without raising.

Flop

In Texas Hold'em and Omaha, the first three community cards that are dealt face-up in the center of the table, all at one time.

The "flop" also indicates the second round of betting.

Flop Games

Poker games (Texas Hold 'em and Omaha) that are played using community cards that are dealt face up in the center of the table.

Flush

Any five cards of the same suit

Flush Draw

When a player has four cards in his hand of the same suit and is hoping to draw a fifth to make a flush.

Fold

To throw your poker hand away when it's your turn to act.

Forced Bet

A required bet that starts the action on the first round of a poker hand.

Four of a Kind

Four cards of the same number or face value ("quads").

Fourth Street

In flop games, it is the fourth community card dealt (also known as "the turn") and represents the third round of betting.

In stud poker games, it is the fourth card dealt to each player and represents the second round of betting.

Full House

Any three cards of the same number or face value, plus any other two cards of the same number or face value.