Games

Games

An activity engaged in for diversion or amusement; whether electronic games such as those on computers or phones, or simple board games.

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crying call

Games; Poker

Calling when a player thinks he does not have the best hand.

cut card

Games; Poker

A distinctive card, usually stiff solid-colored plastic, held against the bottom of the deck during the deal to prevent observation of the bottom card.

cutoff

Games; Poker

The seat immediately to the right of the dealer button. In home games where the player on the button actually shuffles and deals the cards, the player in the cutoff seat cuts the ...

cooler

Games; Poker

A case in which playing a strong hand (often the second best) that normally justifies the maximum bet is beaten by a still stronger hand.

countdown

Games; Poker

The act of counting the cards that remain in the stub after all cards have been dealt, done by a dealer to ensure that a complete deck is being used.

cow

Games; Poker

A player with whom one is sharing a buy-in, with the intent to split the result after play. To "go cow" is to make such an arrangement.

cripple

Games; Poker

In some community card games, to cripple the deck means to have a hand that is virtually impossible for anyone else to catch up to. For example, in Texas hold 'em, if a player's ...