Poker Queens
It was her first time, and she was scared to death. A stranger approached, promising to be gentle, to ease the young woman into it and explain everything she needed to know. Relax, the stranger said in a soothing tone. Remember, it once was the first time for everybody.
She had almost chickened out in the car on the ride there. “I was dying to check it out, but I was so nervous.”It’s funny thinking back on it. I go all the time now. Certain regulars see me and say: ‘Look out! Here comes the card…
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Poker jargon:
- AMERICAN AIRLINES - In Hold'em, a pair of Aces in the hole. Better known (at least in rec.gambling) as POCKET ROCKETS.
- IN - Still eligible to win the pot. "I'm in" is often spoken as one adds chips to the pot, calling.
- ON THE COME - A situation where the player does not have a complete hand but hopes to make one if the right cards come up.
- HIGH-LOW SPLIT - Forms of poker in which the pot is split between the best hand and best lowball hand.
- STEAM - Playing wildly, calling and raising a lot, because one is upset. Compare: ON TILT.
- POCKET ROCKETS - In Hold'em, a pair of aces for hole cards.
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