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Poker Glossary of Terms : I
Ice - A cold deck.
Ideal Edge Odds - The theoretical maximum edge odds, which are impossible to achieve.
Idiot End - The idiot end straight refers to drawing to the bottom end of a straight. For example, if there is an open-ended straight on the board 7-8-9-T and you have a 6, it is likely that someone has a Jack and will crush you.
Idle Card - A card that adds no value to a hand.
"If" - See Gambler's Last Charge.
Ignorant End of a Straight - The lowest end of a straight, especially in Hold 'em.
Immortal - The best possible hand. (2) A certain winner.
Implied Odds - The same as pot odds except it takes into account making bets in the future. Thus, you may call a bet at the flop, but have implied odds of making bigger bets on later rounds if you hit your draw. So, if you have A-K of diamonds and the flop comes two diamonds, your implied odds are what you have to call at the flop compared to how large the pot will be at the end of the hand.
Improve - To draw cards that improve one's hand.
In - To remain in the pot.
In Action - The time when a player is involved in playing his hand.
In a Row (Line) - A sequence or a straight.
Index - The number or letter printed on the corners of cards. (2) The marks a cheater puts on the edge of cards.
Indirect Bet - An opponent betting or raising for a player sandbagging a strong hand.
Inside Straight - A broken sequence of four cards, such as three, five, six, seven.
Insurance - A side bet to ensure winning some money in a large pot.
Intentional Flashing - Purposely flashing or showing one's closed cards to an opponent.
In the Hole - Cards dealt face-down in stud poker.
In the Middle - The position of the players calling bets between two raising players (Middle Man).
Investment Odds - The estimated returns on betting investments.
Iron Duke - An unbeatable hand.
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