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Poker

Poker terms for winning

Poker terms for winning is not a single standard term but a category covering the many words and phrases used when a player wins a hand or pot.

Applies to
Poker, the family of card games where players wager on the best hand1
Also called
No standard alternative term found in sources

Key points

  • Common winning terms include showdown, take the pot, and rake in the pot.
  • Winning can also be described by the hand made, such as hit a flush or make a straight.
  • In poker, players compete to have the best hand according to the game's rules1.

Where this term is used

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Sources

  1. Poker en.wikipedia.org Defines poker as the game family in which these winning terms are used.

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