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Gambling Dictionary
Kicker - In a draw poker game,
an odd high card held that doesn’t contribute to a straight or a flush,
usually an ace or a king.
Kicker Trouble - Not having as
high a kicker as an opponent.
Knock - To cast disparaging
remarks about someone. Usually done behind his or her back.
Kojak - A hand that contains a
K-J.
Ladies - Two Queens.
Lady - A Queen.
Lay Bet - A bet that a
particular number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) will not be rolled before a 7
comes up.
Lay The Odds - Odds bet against
the number that pays off at less than even money.
Lay Wager - Betting against a
point number that has been thrown by paying a 5% commission.
Laydown - A wager.
Laying The Points - Betting on
the favorite.
Layout - The graphic table
cover that indicates all places where wagers can be placed.
Let It Ride - A poker game.
Limit - Definition 1: Maximum
amount a player may wager on a specific bet or event. Definition 2:
Maximum amount a player may increase a previous bet (at poker, etc).
Definition 3: Maximum amount bet before the casino/bookie changes odds
and/or the points.
Limp In - In Poker, To enter
the pot by calling rather than raising.
Line - The listed odds or
points offered on a game.
Line Maker - A person who
establishes the original and subsequent betting lines.
Little Joe - A pair of 2s.
Live Hand - A hand that could
still win the pot.
Live Horse - A horse considered
to be in shape to run his best.
Live One - A player with money
looking for action.
Load Up - To play the maximum
number of coins per spin that a slot machine or video game will allow.
Loaded - A person with a large
bankroll.
Lock - Best bet ,an easy
winner, a no brainer.
Loose Slots - A loose slot
indicates a machine with a higher payout over a period of time.
Low Ball - A Poker game in
which the pot is awarded to the hand with the lowest poker value.
Low Poker - A Poker game in
which the pot is awarded to the hand with the lowest poker value.
Maiden - A horse that has never
won a race.
Make - To shuffle the deck of
cards.
Marker - An advance extended to
a player on credit.
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