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Check

  1. Verb

    To stay in the pot without making an additional wager.

    EXAMPLE: "I wanted my opponent to think my hand was weak, so I checked instead of raising."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

    SYNONYMS: Knock

    RELATED TERMS: Check-Fold, Check-Raise, Checked Around

  2. Noun

    A poker chip.

    EXAMPLE: "I'm switching to a lower stakes table and would like to exchange my checks for a lower denomination."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues



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