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Family Pot

When more than three players are contending for a pot, the pot is often considered a family pot.

Fast Play

To play a hand aggressively, betting and raising as much as possible. Example: "When you flop a set but there's a flushdraw possible, you have to play it fast."

Fifth Street

Also known as the 'river' card. In flop games, this represents the fifth community card on the table and the final round of betting. In Stud games, this is the fifth card dealt to each player and represents the third round of betting.

Fish

A poor player - one who gives his money away. It's a well-known (though not well-followed) rule among good players to not upset the bad players, because they'll stop having fun and perhaps leave. Thus the phrase, "Don't tap on the aquarium."

Fishhooks

Pocket J's.

Five-Card Draw

A poker game in which the player is dealt five cards down. They have one draw to replace them and the best high hand wins the pot.

Five-Card Stud

A poker game in which each player is dealt five cards, one down and four up, with betting after 2, 3, 4, 5 cards.

FirePay

A payment service that is not recommended unless there is a reload specific to this service. One might want to sign up with them, so they are prepared for a reload.

Flat Call

Calling a bet without raising.

Flop

In Hold'em and Omaha, the first three community cards that are dealt face-up in the center of thetable all at one time. The 'flop' also indicates the second round of betting.

Flop Games

Poker games (Hold'em and Omaha) that are played using community cards that are dealt face up in the center of the table.

Floorman

An employee of the who makes rulings and decisions. Also known as floor manager.

Flush

Any five cards of the same suit.

Flush Draw

A hand that has the potential of becoming a flush.

Fold

To throw your hand away when it's your turn to act.

Forced Bet

A required bet that starts the action on the first round of a poker hand.

Four of a Kind

Four cards of the same number or face value.

Fourth Street

In flop games, it is the fourth community card dealt (also known as 'the turn') and represents the third round of betting. In Stud games, it is the fourth card dealt to eachplayer and represents the second round of betting.

Free Card

A turn or river card on which you don't have to call a bet because of play earlier in the hand (or because of your reputationwith your opponents). You see a card for "free" because your opponent(s) didn't bet that round.

Freeroll Tournament

A poker tournaments with no entry fee, but a prize offered. These tournaments are generally promotions run by poker rooms to attract customers.

Full Boat

A Full House.

Full House

Any three cards of the same number or face value, plus any other two cards of the same number or face value.

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