Jam

word type: poker slang

  1. A slang term for moving all in in a no-limit hold'em game.

Explained

When a player jams the pot, he is going all in and shoving all of his chips in the middle to raise. This is referred to as jamming.

Used in a Conversation

Vince Van Patten: "I wonder what he's going to do here!"
Mike Sexton: "Looks like he's going to jam the pot and move all in!"
Vince Van Patten: "Weeeeee!"