Ante
A predetermined contribution to the pot by all players before any cards are dealt in a hand

Bet
A players wager

Betting Round
A complete cycle of betting from the first person to bet to the last person to call

Blind
A designated bet placed before the first card is dealt. The blind is a live bet which can win
the pot if not called or raised.

Dealer Button
An object on the table which designates the theoretical dealer or the last person to act in
a round. The button is moved one position in a clockwise rotation at the conclusion of
each hand.

Call
Placing a bet equal to the highest bet in that round, or going "all in if your remaining chips
are less than the size of that bet.

Check
Not initiating a bet or surrendering a hand, but retaining all rights to act in the event a bet
is made. A check shall only be an option if no blind is placed or bet made.

Check Raise
Initially checking in a betting round and then raising a bet that is subsequently made.

Community Cards
Cards that are dealt face upward in the centre of the table which can be used by all players
to complete their best possible hand.

Fold
To surrender a hand or refuse to call a bet.

Hole Cards
A players concealed cards.

Raise
A bet with-in the table limits that is an implicit call plus an amount in excess of the previous
bet or raise by at least as large an amount.

Showdown
The revealing of each players hand still legally in contention for the pot after the completion
betting to determine the winner of the pot