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Sandbag

Games; Poker

Deceptive play in poker that is roughly the opposite of bluffing: betting weakly or passively with a strong holding rather than betting aggressively with a weak one. Compare to "slow play".

Steal

Games; Poker

Type of bluff, a raise during the first betting round made with an inferior hand and meant to make other players fold superior hands because of shown strength.

Straddle bet

Games; Poker

A straddle bet is an optional and voluntary blind bet made by a player after the posting of the small and big blinds, but before cards are dealt.

Straight flush

Games; Poker

A straight flush is a hand that contains five cards in sequence, all of the same suit, such as 8-9-10-J-Q of spades.

Starting hand

Games; Poker

Initial set of cards dealt to each player before any voluntary betting takes place.

Split

Games; Poker

Divide the pot among two or more players rather than awarding it all to a single player.

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