Verb

To fold, especially when the decision to fold is difficult or the hand being folded is strong.

EXAMPLE: "I think I might have you beat, but I'm going to lay it down."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

SYNONYMS: Fold

Noun

The act of folding, especially when the decision to fold was difficult or the hand folded was particularly strong.

EXAMPLE: "I had a big hand, but had a read on my opponent and could tell I was up against an even bigger monster. It was a tough laydown to make, but it ended up saving me a whole lot of chips."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

SYNONYMS: Fold

Verb

Show down; to reveal one's cards at the end of a hand in order to determine the winner.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Uncommon usage. Typically referred to as showing down.

EXAMPLE: "I laid down a straight, but I lost when my opponent showed a flush."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

Noun

Showdown; the period at the end of each hand in which active players reveal their face-down cards, declare the value of their hand, and compare hands to determine the winner of each pot.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Uncommon usage. Typically referred to as the showdown.

EXAMPLE: "I won on the laydown with my trips."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

SYNONYMS: Showdown