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Face card
A card with a picture on it. Kings, queens, and jacks are face cards.
Family pot
A pot in which almost every player at the table calls the opening bet.
Fancy play syndrome
The tendency for players to use unnecessarily complex plays when simpler ones would be more effective.
Fast
Playing aggressively, typically by betting and raising frequently.
Fast fold poker
A variant of online poker where players have the option to fold their hand at any point in the hand and immediately be moved to a new table with a new hand. This allows players to quickly move through hands they do not wish to play, resulting in a faster pace of play overall.
Favorite
A player or hand that is statistically more likely to win compared to the opponents. For example, if one player holds A-K and another holds Q-J before the flop, the player with A-K is the favorite because they have higher-ranking cards.
Felted
In poker, being felted refers to losing all of one’s chips and being eliminated from the game. It’s derived from the idea of a player being knocked out of the game to the point where they’re left with nothing but the felt surface of the poker table in front of them.
Field
In poker, the field refers to all the players participating in a tournament or a specific game. It encompasses the entire group of competitors, often used to discuss the skill level or size of the player pool in a particular event or venue.
Fifth street
Also known as the river in community card games; the fifth and final community card dealt.
Final table
In poker tournaments, the final table is the last remaining stage where a small number of players compete to determine the top finishers and the ultimate winner. Typically, the final table consists of the last nine or ten players, depending on the tournament structure.
Fish
A player who is perceived to be bad at poker, often a target for more experienced players.
Fixed strategy
A predetermined approach to playing a hand or situation in poker, regardless of the specific context or dynamics of the game. A fixed strategy does not adapt to changes in the game flow or opponent behavior.
Flat call
In poker, a flat call refers to calling a bet without raising, also known as just calling or smooth calling. This strategy is used to conceal the strength of one’s hand, potentially induce bluffs from opponents, or avoid inflating the pot size.
Float
In poker, to float means to call a bet on one street with a weak hand or draw with the intention of bluffing or taking control of the pot on a later street, regardless of whether the player improves their hand. It’s a strategic move aimed at exploiting perceived weakness in an opponent’s betting pattern.
Floor
In poker, the floor refers to the casino or cardroom staff members who oversee the operation of the game and enforce the rules and procedures. They handle disputes, rule interpretations, and ensure the game runs smoothly and fairly for all players.
Flop
The first three community cards dealt face-up in the center of the table in Hold’em and Omaha.
Flush
A hand consisting of five cards all of the same suit, not in sequence.
Flush draw
A hand that needs one more card of a specific suit to complete a flush.
Fold
To discard one’s hand and forfeit interest in the current pot.
Fold equity
In poker, fold equity refers to the additional value a player gains from the likelihood that their opponents will fold in response to their bet or raise. It represents the potential profit gained from inducing opponents to abandon their hands rather than continuing to play, allowing the player to win the pot without needing to show their cards.
Fold to 3-Bet
Represents the percentage of times a player folds to a 3-bet after they have made an initial raise, useful for identifying their reaction to re-raises.
Fold to C-Bet
The frequency with which a player folds to a continuation bet on the flop, indicating their propensity to concede when faced with continued aggression.
Forced bet
A required bet that starts the action on the first round of a poker hand, often in the form of blinds or an ante.
4-bet (four-bet)
A re-raise that follows an original bet, a raise, and a third bet (3-bet) in the betting sequence. This action is typically a strong move indicating a powerful hand or a strategic bluff in poker.
Four of a kind
A hand containing all four cards of one rank and any other card.
Fourth street
Also known as the turn in community card games; the fourth community card dealt.
Free card
A community card that players get to see without a preceding bet or raise.
Free roll
A situation in which a player has a chance to win the entire pot with no risk of losing it at that point in the hand.
Freeroll tournament
A poker tournament with no entry fee that typically offers real money or prizes.
Freezeout
In poker tournaments, a freezeout format refers to a competition where players are eliminated when they lose all their chips, with no option for re-entry or rebuys. Once a player runs out of chips, they are out of the tournament, and the event continues until only one player remains.
Frequencies
In poker, frequencies refer to the relative occurrence or distribution of certain actions, such as betting, raising, calling, or folding, made by a player in various situations. Analyzing frequencies can provide insights into a player’s playing style, tendencies, and strategic decisions, helping opponents make informed decisions during gameplay.
Full house
A hand consisting of three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
Full ring
A poker table that typically has nine or ten players in a game.
Fundamental theorem of poker
A theory developed by David Sklansky stating that every time you play a hand differently from the way you would have played it if you could see all your opponents’ cards, they gain; and every time you play your hand the same way you would have if you could see all their cards, you gain.