THE WORLD'S #1 POKER MANUAL - Card Games

Poker Book, Glossary
Odds On--Odds at less than even money.
Offensive Bet--A bet designed to build the pot.
Office Hours--A straight from a five to a nine, or from a four to an eight.
Omaha--Seven-card stud with two hole cards in one's hand and five table cards that are rolled up one at
a time.
One-End or One-Way Straight--A four-card straight open only on one end, such as jack, queen, king,
ace.
One-Eye Jacks--The jack of hearts and jack of spades as wild cards.
One Eyes--Picture cards with profiles showing only one eye (Jack of Hearts, Jack of Spades, and the
King of Diamonds).
On the Come--To bet before one has made a good hand.
On Tilt--Playing very poorly or wildly, usually after losing badly or winning big.
Open--The first bet of the first round.
Open at Both Ends or Open End--A four-card sequence that can be made a straight by two different
value cards.
Open Blind--(1) To open without looking at one's cards. (2) A forced open.
Open Blind and Straddle--A forced opening bet followed by a forced raise.
Open Cards--Face-up cards in stud (Up Cards).
Opener--The player who opens the pot.
Openers--A hand with which the betting can be started.
Open Game--A game in which anyone can play.
Open Pair--An exposed pair in stud.
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