Poker player won’t ante up his drugs
DEAR AMY: Some of us in my poker group are concerned about a friend of ours. I’ll call him, “Mr. Average Nice Guy.” He is settled into midlife with wife, kids, dog and house.
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Poker jargon:
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- SHILL - A card room employee who plays with House money, and does not share in any of his (her) winnings or losses. Shills are used to facilitate starting games, and keeping them going. Compare: PROP.
- MANIAC - A player who bets, raises and reraises without regard to the quality of his hand. Most often found in flop games.
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
- ROLLED UP - In seven-card stud, being dealt three of a kind in the first three cards.
- BARN - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
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