Authorities Crack Down on NYC Poker Clubs
Crackdown Sends a Chill Through New York City’s Clandestine Poker Community
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Poker jargon:
- HOOK - A Jack. So named because the "J" resembles a hook.
- COMMUNITY CARDS - Cards that are available for every player to use in making a hand. Usually dealt face up somewhere in the middle of the table.
- RUSH - A winning streak. Also "ON A RUSH".
- KICKER - In hands containing pairs and trips, the highest card not matched. In draw games, sometimes a card kept for deception purposes.
- LEAK - To show one's hole cards (often unknowingly).
- PAT - Holding or being dealt a pat hand. "I'm pat" would mean "I don't want to draw any cards.
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