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T.J. Cloutier

Definition T.J. Cloutier is a legend of professional tournament poker with six World Series of Poker bracelets and has authored many popular poker theory books.

Table

Definition As a Poker Term, 'table' means to turn your cards faceup at an appropriate time during a poker hand. Of course it may also refer to a piece of furniture.

Table Captain

Definition The table captain is someone at a live poker table who uses his table presence to create a psychologically intimidating dynamic; also can refer to a rules nit.

Table Coach

Definition The table coach is the guy at your table who is constantly commenting on various aspects of game play and game dynamics during the poker table.

Table Draw

Definition Table Draw is an aspect of a poker tournament that indicates the randomized collection of opponents you are first seated with.

Table Image

Definition Table image describes the way poker players view each other while playing poker. Though it plays a role in online poker, it is more relevant to the live form.

Table Presence

Definition Table presence is a concept closely related to 'table image' and describes the aura a poker player emits at the poker table.

Table Selection

Definition Table Selection refers to when a poker player picks a specific table that appears the softest among the ones available to play.

Table Stakes

Definition Table Stakes is a fundamental function of poker that requires players to play for the amount of money on the table.

Table Talk

Definition Table talk refers to any discussion that takes place throughout the process of playing poker at a poker table. It is related to 'coffeehousing.'