POKER TERMS a - b - c - d - e - f g - h - i - j - k - l - m n - o - p - q - r - s - t u - v - w - x - y -z C  Call To match the current high bet. Calling Station A player who almost always calls and seldom raises. Cap In many limit games there is a restriction on the number of bets allowed each round. A player caps the betting by making the last allowable raise. Cards Speak A rule that says the cards determine the best possible hand, not the player. If a player has a better hand than he realizes, the better hand is the one that is used. Chameleon Player in a game who changes and varies his style of play from wild and unpredictable to tight and aggressive. Chase Calling when you have not yet made your hand. Check To basically skip your turn to bet. This still allows you to bet later in the round should anyone else bet. This is similar to betting $0. Check Raise To check at first, then raise should anyone else bet. This is done as a way to lure other players into betting when you think they may fold if you bet outright. Chop See Rake Coffeehousing Excessive often distracting talking at the table. Cold Call To call both a bet and a raise. Community Card A card dealt face up on the table that can be used by any player at the table. Computer Hand Q 7 starting hand. Connectors Pocket cards of sequential rank. Counterfeit A card that does not help you, but is likely to make an opponents hand better than yours. Cowboys Kings Crying Call When some calls even though they are almost certain they are beat. Top