poker terms origin - blinds
April 8th, 2016 at 6:59:31 PM
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I know what a "blind" in poker means, but I wonder what is it's origin.
Is it just a coincident, or does it have something to do with the word "blind" that means you cannot see
Is it just a coincident, or does it have something to do with the word "blind" that means you cannot see
April 8th, 2016 at 8:08:19 PM
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Quote: andysifI know what a "blind" in poker means, but I wonder what is it's origin.
Is it just a coincident, or does it have something to do with the word "blind" that means you cannot see
I would think it's because you're forced to bet before you see your cards..."blindly" placing a bet.
April 8th, 2016 at 8:11:35 PM
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That's what I assumed.Quote: tringlomaneI would think it's because you're forced to bet before you see your cards..."blindly" placing a bet.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
April 8th, 2016 at 10:11:05 PM
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That was easy. Almost obvious.
How about some tricky terms (note that I do NOT know these origins. I am genuinely curious):
Boat
Broadway
Wheel
Steel Wheel
How about some tricky terms (note that I do NOT know these origins. I am genuinely curious):
Boat
Broadway
Wheel
Steel Wheel
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April 8th, 2016 at 10:24:16 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearThat was easy. Almost obvious.
How about some tricky terms (note that I do NOT know these origins. I am genuinely curious):
Boat
Broadway
Wheel
Steel Wheel
My guess about broadway is that the queen (broad) is in the middle. I'm most likely wrong though.
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April 8th, 2016 at 11:12:08 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearThat was easy. Almost obvious.
How about some tricky terms (note that I do NOT know these origins. I am genuinely curious):
Boat
Broadway
Wheel
Steel Wheel
The origin that I have heard for boat is that it is called that because it takes flushes down the river. ie. boat beats a flush
Broadway - Not sure if this one is real but 10-A straight is the best straight and Broadway has the best theater so they said "you can't beat Broadway". I got this off the internet.
Wheel - comes from the Bicycle company that makes cards. Again internet.
I couldn't find anything for steel wheel.
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April 9th, 2016 at 7:38:04 AM
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Broadway (in New York) is the Big Long Street of that town, the Top street.
A-10 straight, top straight.
A-10 straight, top straight.
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April 9th, 2016 at 9:06:19 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearThat was easy. Almost obvious.
How about some tricky terms (note that I do NOT know these origins. I am genuinely curious):
Boat
Broadway
Wheel
Steel Wheel
I was watching the 2012 WSOP Main Event on YouTube today. Around day 6 a player had an ace of diamonds as a hole card with a 2,4 and 5 of diamonds on the board. Lon McEachern referred to this player as having a steel wheel draw. I don't know the origin of the term steel wheel. In fact, I'd never even heard the term before.
In another main event I saw Annie Duke, after having a bad day, say that she wanted to get off the Schneid.
April 9th, 2016 at 10:11:06 PM
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I always thought full house was because some known player, perhaps someone resembling a character from Maverick on a riverboat said, full boat instead of house and it stuck.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
April 9th, 2016 at 10:17:16 PM
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Quote: PokerGrinder
Broadway - Not sure if this one is real but 10-A straight is the best straight and Broadway has the best theater so they said "you can't beat Broadway". I got this off the internet.
Also seems to make sense because of all the "stars" faces, the king, queen and jack.
April 9th, 2016 at 11:50:34 PM
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The Ace, which is usually high, comes back around to make the straight with the low cards, like a wheel.
A steel wheel is a A-5 straight flush, so the allusion is to a monochrome wheel.
A steel wheel is a A-5 straight flush, so the allusion is to a monochrome wheel.
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April 10th, 2016 at 2:04:43 AM
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Quote: DeucekiesThe Ace, which is usually high, comes back around to make the straight with the low cards, like a wheel.
A steel wheel is a A-5 straight flush, so the allusion is to a monochrome wheel.
I always thought a "steel wheel" as a wheel that is difficult to break (beat), but similar idea. Such a great hand in Omaha 8. Not sure I have got it though (probably have online). I know I've got the wheel for low and a 2-6 straight flush in a live game though which is even better, but only got 3/4ths. Couldn't believe that one.
Now I want to play this game...been awhile.
