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Poker definitions and acronyms

Acronyms

 

BB Big Blind
O8 Omaha-8, also known as Omaha Hi/Lo
SB Small Blind
   

Non-Acronyms

 

Showdown Value A hand, which will add value to your table image if shown at the river where everybody sees your hand.  Most typically used when referring to a hand which you raised.  If you were on a steal with lousy cards, then such a hand would have low "showdown value."  If you raised with good cards, then no matter what happens at the river, this hand has a high "showdown value."

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