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Improve

Improve is a common poker term and it means to draw cards that will make the hand better. For instance, if a player is holding JJ in his hole cards, any additional Jack on the board will improve his hand (from a pair to trips).
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    Implied odds

    Refers to the ability to win a certain amount of money after hitting a hand like...

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    In the money

    Being 'in the money' in poker is being guaranteed a monetary payout in a tournam...

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    Inside straight draw

    An inside straight draw happens when a player is trying to fill a straight with ...

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    Implicit collusion

    This occurs during a tournament when the last five players will be in the money,...

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    In

    A player is "in" if he or she is actively participating in a game. This usually ...

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    Indices

    These are the number designs (or letters for face cards and Aces) that are print...

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    In the air

    This is a phrase used at many casinos. It is called out when directors are ready...

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    In the dark

    Betting or checking "in the dark" means to bet or check without first looking at...