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HOOK - A Jack. So named because the "J" resembles a hook.
RIVER - The last card dealt in a hand of stud or Hold'em.
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.
POCKET PAIR - Generic Hold'em term for 2 hole cards of the same rank.
DEAD MONEY - Money contributed to the pot by players who have folded.
PAY STATION - A player who rarely folds, thus who frequently calls better hands and loses. Almost as much fun as a LIVE ONE.

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