Browse every Poker Type glossary term beginning with H. Select a term for its full definition and example, or use the alphabet to move to another letter.
Poker Terms Beginning With H
Hand History
A hand history is a record of the actions, cards, bets and results from a poker hand. Online poker sites often provide text hand histories that players can review with…
Read definition →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.
Read definition →Hero Call
A hero call is a difficult call made with a relatively weak hand because the player believes an opponent is bluffing often enough. It usually happens on the river when…
Read definition →Hijack
The hijack is the seat immediately to the right of the cutoff. At a full table it is considered a late or middle-late position and usually allows a wider opening…
Read definition →Learn Poker Beyond the Glossary
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