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Poker Terminology

Poker Terms Beginning With N

3 terms

Nit

A nit is a very tight poker player who enters relatively few pots and usually continues with strong ranges. The term is often used for players who avoid marginal or…

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No-Limit

No-limit is a betting structure in which a player may wager any amount up to their entire stack whenever it is their turn to bet or raise. No-Limit Texas Hold’em…

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Nuts

The nuts is the best possible hand that can be made at a particular point in the hand. Because later cards can change the board, a hand that is the…

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