Poker Dotty

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MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.
BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
PAY OFF - Calling a bet with little expectation of winning, unless the opponent is bluffing.
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.
LATE POSITION - For a particular betting round, a player who does not have to act until most of the other players have acted.
STEAM - Playing wildly, calling and raising a lot, because one is upset. Compare: ON TILT.

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