Common Chat Abbreviations in Online Poker

Common Chat Abbreviations in Online Poker If you’re new to playing Poker online, or thinking of trying it out for the first time, you should be aware that there is a lot of slang involved. Because it’s somewhat difficult to type what you want to say to... More

Common Chat Abbreviations in Online Poker If you’re new to playing Poker online, or thinking of trying it out for the first time, you should be aware that there is a lot of slang involved. Because it’s somewhat difficult to type what you want to say to other players and concentrate on your game at the same time, the online Poker community has invented many different short-hand versions of common terms used during any given Poker match. Much of the slang you’ll be exposed to is common to the greater online community as a whole (terms like “LOL – laugh out loud” and “BRB – be right back”) so if you’ve been using the internet for any reasonable amount of time you should be able to pick up the lingo quite quickly. But for the sake of ensuring clear communication for everyone involved, here is a list of the most common abbreviations found in online Poker matches and rooms. Note: the abbreviations below are capitalized, though they are frequently left in small caps when used in chat area Less