Poker has its own language, from basic terms such as blinds and position to concepts including ICM, blockers and range advantage. Use the Poker Type terminology guide to search poker terms, browse the alphabet or quickly understand the phrases players, commentators and strategy writers use every day.
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Published: September 28, 2026
Updated: September 28, 2026
Updated: September 28, 2026
Poker Terms A–Z
Heads-Up
Heads-up poker is poker played between two remaining players. It can describe an entire two-player match or the final stage of a tournament after every other player has been eliminated.
Example
In heads-up Hold’em the button posts the small blind, acts first preflop and acts last after the flop.