Family Pot
A hand in which most of the players at the table call before the flop. Family pots are not typically raised pots and are an excellent opportunity to play suited connectors and small pairs due to the high implied odds that you are typically getting from having so many players in the pot.
Fast
To play a hand fast means to play it as aggressively as possible in the early betting rounds. This is often done with a hand that is currently best but is vulnerable to draws. An example would be flopping a small set on a flush draw board with overcards, such as a set of 3-3 on a board of A-K-3 with two of the same suit.
Fishhook
A nickname used for a pair of Jacks, often derisively
Flop
In games using community cards such as Holdem or Omaha, the flop is three cards that are dealt together immediately after the pre-flop betting round. The flop is then followed by a single card on the turn and a single card on the river.
Fold
To withdraw from the hand by laying down one's cards and relinquishing any claim to the pot.
Foul
A hand which is ruled unplayable due to a breach in rules or procedure. An example of a foul would be if there were no cards burned by the dealer during the course of a hand.
Free Card
A situation in which there is no betting in a particular round and all players receive or get to see the next card for no risk. This is especially powerful for those players who are on a draw and do not have made hands.
Freeroll
A type of tournament that is free for any player to enter and typically has a prize pool provided by the house or organizer.
Full House
A hand consisting of three cards of the same rank and two cards of another rank. An example of a full house would be a pair of Kings in the pocket with a board of K-2-2.
