Browse every Poker Type glossary term beginning with D. Select a term for its full definition and example, or use the alphabet to move to another letter.
Poker Terms Beginning With D
Dead Money
Dead money is chips already in the pot from players who are unlikely to continue or can no longer win them back without further action. The extra money can improve…
Read definition →Donk Bet
A donk bet is a bet made into the previous street’s aggressor before that player has had the chance to make a continuation bet. The term describes the betting sequence,…
Read definition →Double Barrel
A double barrel is betting the flop and then betting again on the turn after taking the betting lead. It can be used for value or as a continued bluff.ExampleYou…
Read definition →Draw
A draw is an incomplete hand that can become a strong made hand if a favorable card arrives on a later street. Common examples include straight draws and flush draws.ExampleYou…
Read definition →Drawing Dead
Drawing dead means having no possible remaining card or combination of cards that can make your hand win. Once you are drawing dead, your chance of winning the pot is…
Read definition →Dry Board
A dry board is a community-card texture with relatively few straight and flush draws available. Dry boards usually connect with fewer combinations than coordinated or wet boards.ExampleK-7-2 with three different…
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