BASIC TERMINOLOGY

Anyone who's seen poker being played but never played the game will have heard terms that they don't understand. As a new player it's essential that you read, listen and learn from other more experienced players than yourself. To make the most of it you need to understand the terms that you are likely to hear. Here are some of the most common terms that you need to be aware of, for anything else check out the glossary.

AT THE TABLE

FLOP	The first 3 community cards dealt as a group.
TURN	The fourth community card dealt.
RIVER	The fifth and final community card dealt.
DEALER BUTTON	The dealer is marked by the dealer button. The position of the dealer affects which players are required to post the blinds, and the order of players to act.