Poker glossary · Basics
What does “preflop” mean in poker?
Also called: pre-flop हिन्दी में पढ़ें
Definition
Preflop: Preflop is the first betting round of a hand, after the hole cards are dealt and before any community cards appear.
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Preflop action starts with the player to the left of the big blind, and the big blind acts last. Decisions here are based only on your two cards, your position and the action so far, which is why preflop charts are popular. Good preflop discipline avoids many difficult spots later in the hand.
Example: You are dealt A♣ Q♦ under the gun and open-raise to 2.5 big blinds before the flop.
Related terms
- Hole cardsThe private cards dealt face down to each player: two in Texas Hold’em, four in PLO, five in PLO5.
- Open-raiseAn open-raise is the first voluntary raise before the flop, made when every player before you has folded.
- Preflop chartA preflop chart is a grid of all 169 distinct starting hands, showing which to raise, call or fold from each position at the table.