When a player who initially had a substantial statistical lead over an opponent loses his hand to that opponent after the flop, turn, or river.Ī retelling or recollection of a bad beat. For example, if there's one heart on the board and you have two in your hand and two more hearts show up on the turn and river, you've hit a 'backdoor' flush. Hitting your needed cards on the turn and the river to make your hand. Antes give the pot a value right off the bat.Ī bet that places all of a player's chips into the pot. An ante is similar to a blind, but everyone has to contribute it before a hand commences. (3) Used to describe a game in which there is a lot of betting and raising.Ī small bet all players are required to make before a hand is dealt.
