Chuck Blount: Kaplan was truly bold pioneer in celebrity poker involvement
Poker is currently filled with celebrities and professional athletes with the means to jump straight into the high-stakes wading pool. It has almost become a cliché.
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Poker argot:
- POCKET ROCKETS - In Hold'em, a pair of aces for hole cards.
- 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).
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- LOWBALL - Generic term for poker where the lowest hand wins.
- GUT SHOT - A draw to an inside straight, as in 2-3-4-6.
- RAIL - A barrier dividing the card playing area from a public area.
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