Poker dictionary letter F

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Fifth Street

In flop games, the final round of betting and the fifth community card on the board; in stud games, the fifth card dealt to each player and the third betting round (on the third upcard).

Five-card Draw

A poker game in which the player is dealt five cards down. They have one draw to replace them and the best high hand wins the pot.

Five-card Stud

A poker game in which each player is dealt five cards, one down and four up, with betting after 2, 3, 4, & 5 cards.

Flop

In flop games, the first three community cards, which are turned face up simultaneously and start the second round of betting.

Flop Games

Poker games (Hold 'em and Omaha) that are played using community cards that are dealt face up in the center of the table.

Floorman

An employee of the cardroom who makes rulings and decisions.

Flush Draw

When a player has four cards in his hand of the same suit and is hoping to draw a fifth to make a flush.

Fold

To withdraw from the hand rather than bet or raise; to give up

Forced Bet

A required bet that starts the action on the first round of a poker hand.

Four of a Kind

Four cards of the same number or face value ("quads").

In flop games, it is the fourth community card dealt (also known as "the turn") and represents the third round of betting. In Stud games, it is the fourth card dealt to each player and represents the second round of betting.