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Odds


The probability of making a hand vs.

the probability of not making a hand.

Offsuit

Cards of a different suit.

Omaha

A game in which each player is dealt four down cards with five community cards.

To make your hand, you must play two cards from your hand and three from the board.

Open

To make the first bet.

Open-ended Straight

Four consecutive cards whereby one additional (consecutive) card is needed at either end to make a straight.

Open Card

A card that is dealt face-up.

Open Pair

A pair that has been dealt face-up.

Option

An option is a Live Blind made before the cards are dealt.

If no one raises, the ‘option’ player may raise the pot.

Out Button

A disc placed in front of a player who wishes to sit out a hand(s) but remain in the game.