Partypoker has created a glossary for all the words that you will hear around the poker table and read in poker forums. Find out some names for your hole cards, find out the origin of some of the terms, and find out who uses these terms most often.
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Jackpot - A prize fund awarded to a player who meets a set of predetermined requirements. For example, some casinos will give a jackpot to someone who gets four-of-a-kind or higher and loses.
Jackpot Poker - A form of partypoker in which the cardroom or casino offers a jackpot to a player who has lost with a really big hand (usually Aces full or better).
Jacks-or-Better - A form of partypoker in which a player needs to have at least a pair of jacks to open the betting.
Kansas City Lowball - Form of lowball partypoker in which the worst poker hand (2, 3, 4, 5, 7 of different suits) is the best hand. It's also known as Deuce to Seven.
Keep Them Honest - To call at the end of a hand to prevent someone from bluffing.
Key Card - A card that gives you a big draw or makes your hand.
Key Hand - In a session or tournament, the one hand that ends up being a turning point for the player, either for better or worse.
Kicker - The highest unpaired side card in a players' hand.
Kick It - Raise.
Kill Pot - A method to stimulate action. It is a forced bet by someone who has just won a pot(s).
Knock - Check.
Kojak - A hand that contains a K-J.