Blank

Definition A blank is a card that hits no player in a hand. It is the same thing as a blank or air and means that a player's hand has not improved.

Blind

Definition A blind is a forced bet meant to ensure action in a game of poker. There are two blinds in each hand: the small blind and the big blind.

Blind Man's Bluff

Definition Also called "Indian Poker" this is a version of poker where each person sees all of the opponents cards and never sees their own.

Blind Off

Definition Blinding someone off occurs when a player is either not seated at a table or is reluctant to act as the blinds increase, but must still pay them.

Blowup

Definition A blowup is a psychological or tactical meltdown, a term that usually applies to action which takes place in a poker tournament.

Bluff

Definition Knowing when to bluff your opponent is critical to finding success in poker. Target players for a big bluff or try to pick someone else off.

Bluff Catcher

Definition Bluff Catchers are hands whose only value is the abiliy to beat bluffs. These are usually medium strength hands or hands whose strength has been neutralized.

Board

Definition A board consists of the five community cards used to make a player's final poker hand. The board is made up of the flop, turn, and river.

Boat

Definition The word 'boat' or the term 'full boat' is a slang term for a 'full house,' one of the highest ranking hands in most poker games.

Bob Stupak

Definition Bob Stupak is a poker player, entrepreneur, and legendary Las Vegas figure, who opened the Stratosphere hotel and casino. Also a WSOP bracelet winner.