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A tournament is a type of poker format where players are eliminated (knocked out from the tournament) when they run out of chips. Prizes are awarded based on order of knockouts, with the last remaining player typically being awarded the top prize. Unlike cash games, tournament players cannot rebuy chips (unless it’s a rebuy tournament) and they are not free to leave or join tables whenever they feel like it.
Tracking Software is the name given to computer programmes that track our results when playing poker online. There are several available types of tracking software that professional poker players make use of (depending on preference). Tracking software typically offers a range of extra features such as the ability to see various stats associated with our game play and view our played hands in a replayer
Time Bank in poker refers to the amount of extra time that can be given to a player when making a difficult decision. The concept originated with online poker where a button labelled ‘time bank’ could be clicked to extend a player’s remaining time for that hand. Making use of one’s time bank is commonly referred to as ‘tanking’.
Tilt is the term used to describe being angry while at the poker table. A tilted player often makes questionable decisions since intense emotion has the ability to shut down the more rational side of our brain. Although primarily associated with anger, bad decisions made as a result of other emotions such as fear, boredom and tiredness may also be described as tilt. The expression “on tilt” is frequently used to indicate that a player is tilted.
Tie in poker means that two (or more) hands are identical at showdown (including kickers). When hands are tied it means they split the pot equally at showdown (known as a ‘split pot’).
Three of a Kind is made when we hold three cards of identical rank. The strength of our three of a kind is determined by it’s rank value where Aces are high. This leaves room for two kickers in regular poker variants that use 5-card hands. Three of a Kind beats two-pair but loses to a straight. Three of a Kind is also frequently referred to as a ‘set’ (when made with a pocket-pair) or ‘trips’ (when two of the cards are on the board).
