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Jack


A face card that ranks between the 10 and the queen, often represented with a J.


Jacks-or-better


A form of poker in which a player needs to have at least a pair of jacks to open the betting.


Jackpot


A bonus prize that some casinos or poker rooms offer for hitting a very strong hand, like a royal flush, under specific conditions.


Jam


To push all your chips into the pot, commonly referred to as going all-in.


Jump


In a tournament, moving from one table to another as tables are consolidated, or moving to a higher level of stakes in cash games.


Juggle


To manage multiple poker games or decisions simultaneously, often used in online poker.


Junk


A poker hand that has very little chance of winning.