Sexton’s Corner, Vol. 21: Stu Ungar – Miscellaneous Tales
It was about 30 years ago, when I remember being at the Dunes Hotel, where the Bellagio sits today. Danny Robison came over to me and said, "Tom, see that guy over there that looks like a 15-year-old kid? That is Stu Ungar from New York…
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Poker argot:
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- FLUSH - A poker hand consisting of five cards all one suit.
- 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.
- HOOK - A Jack. So named because the "J" resembles a hook.
- FAMILY POT - A pot where all of the players at the table are participating, even after each has had an opportunity to act.
- TOP TWO PAIR - In flop games, having hole cards that make the highest possible two pair hand.
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