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poker

[poh-ker] / ˈpoʊ kər /


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Her advocacy included founding the annual Susan Saint James poker tournament fundraiser.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

She had a poker face, but I could tell she did not like my response.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

They sometimes scout collegiate chess and poker tournaments, looking for people who are uncannily good at playing the odds and anticipating what will happen next.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Officers also established that the pair profited from the games by taking a commission from each poker hand, known within the industry as "the rake", rather than by directly wagering against players.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

“He asked me to play poker with some of the guys tonight after lights-out. “

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith


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