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Casino poker language:

DRAW - [1] A class of poker games characterized by players being dealt 5 cards face-down and later having the opportunity to replace some of the original 5. "Draw poker" and "Five-card draw" are examples of usage. [2] In stud and Hold'em games, the set of cards that will be dealt later can be collectively called "the draw". [3] To discard some number of cards and have dealt an equal number of replacements.
FISH - A player who loses money. An old saying is "If you can't spot the fish at the table, *you* are the fish.".
SHOWDOWN - The point at the end of the hand where all active players reveal their cards and the pot is awarded to the winner(s).
BUNNY - An eight. So named because one can easily draw "rabbit ears" above the numeral 8, "paws" in the middle and "feet" at the bottom. (Do this only at home, and not on cards that will be used for play.)
LATE POSITION - For a particular betting round, a player who does not have to act until most of the other players have acted.
SHORT-STACKED - Playing with a only a small amount of money, thus limiting one's risk and reward.

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