Poker Dictionary U-Z
This is the poker dictionary. We have divided the terms for more convenient browsing and less scrolling through the poker terms.
Under the gun
The position of the player who acts first on a betting round. For instance, if
you are one to the left of the big blind, you are under the gun before the flop.
Underdog
A person or hand who is not mathematically favored to win a pot. For instance,
if you flop four cards to your flush, you are not quite a 2:1 underdog to make
your flush by the river (that is, you will make your flush about one in three
times). See also "dog."
Value
As in "bet for value." This means that you would actually like your opponents to
call your bet (as opposed to a bluff). Generally it's because you have the best
hand. However, it can also be a draw which, given enough callers, has a positive
expectation.
Variance
A measure of the up and down swings your bankroll goes through. Variance is not
necessarily a measure of how well you play. However, the higher your variance,
the wider swings you'll see in your bankroll.
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