Politics and Poker: Frank Bill Introduction Delayed, 51.9 Billion Reasons for Passage Notwithstanding
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Poker slang:
- OVERCALL - To call a bet after one or more players already called.
- LEAK - To show one's hole cards (often unknowingly).
- PROP - Also PROPOSITION PLAYER. An employee of the gaming establishment whose primary purpose is to keep enough players at a table to prevent breaking up the game for lack of players. Unlike SHILLs "props" make a small hourly wage but play with their own money, winning or losing based on their skill.
- RAKE - Money taken from each pot and given to the house in return for hosting the game. Usually a percentage of the pot (5%-10%) up to some maximum amount.
- FULL HOUSE - A hand consisting of 3-of-a-kind and a (different) pair.
- RAINBOW - In flop games, a flop in which no two cards are of the same suit. "The flop was A 9 7 rainbow."

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