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No Limit - A game where players can bet as much as they like (as long as they have it in front of them) on any round of betting.

Nuts - The best possible hand at any point of the game. A hand that cannot be beat.

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.

On the Button - Being the last player to act in a betting round. Dealer's Position.

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 in the dark 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.

Outs - The number of cards left in the deck that will improve your hand.

Overpair - A pocket pair higher than any of the cards on the board.


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