Al Alvarez: The Poet Laureate of Poker
In 1983, poet, poker player, theatre critic, rock climber, and novelist Al Alvarez published The Biggest Game in Town, an account of the 1981 World Series of Poker, won by Stuey Ungar…
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Poker terminology:
- 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.)
- BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- RUNNER-RUNNER - A hand made using both of the last two cards dealt.
- S&M - Sklansky & Malmuth. Generally refers to the ideas and algorithms published by these two authors. When used in a 7-card stud context, often refers to "7 Card Stud For Advanced Players", and when used in a Hold'em context, often refers to "Texas Hold'em For Advanced Players".
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
- MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.
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