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Jack-high- A term that is part of the phrase 'Jack-high straight' or 'Jack-high flush'. Means that the straight or the flush hand's highest card is a Jack. The same as saying 'straight to the Jack.'

Jack it- To raise.

Jackpot- Money collected by game winner. All players' bets and raises during the game are collected in the pot.

Jam- Nab the hand a player was drawing to.

Jam pot- A pot with lots of action.

Jesse James- A bluffing player. A player seeking to steel the pot.

Joker wild- All versions of poker featuring a joker that can replace any other card.

Juice- 1. Marks on cards made by a poker cheater. 2. A certain percentage of the jackpot collected by the house.