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The card game of poker has many variations, most of which were created in the United States in the mid-1800s through the early 1900s. The standard order of play applies to most of these games, but to fully specify a poker game requires details about which hand values are used, the number of betting rounds, and exactly what cards are dealt and what other actions are taken between rounds.
An ace-high straight, such as A ♣ K ♣ Q ♦ J ♠ 10 ♠, is called a Broadway straight, [20] while a five-high straight, such as 5 ♠ 4 ♦ 3 ♦ 2 ♠ A ♥, is called a baby straight, [21] bicycle or wheel and is the best possible hand in ace-to-five low games (where it is a high card hand, not a straight). [22] [23]
The following sets of playing cards can be referred to by the corresponding names in card games that include sets of three or more cards, particularly 3 and 5 card draw, Texas Hold 'em and Omaha Hold 'em. The nicknames would often be used by players when revealing their hands, or by spectators and commentators watching the game.
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The player with the lowest card showing must start the action with the required forced bet, but may also bet a larger amount equal to the limit for the game. If you are accustomed to the high card ...
The following is a list of nicknames used for individual playing cards of the French-suited standard 52-card pack. Sometimes games require the revealing or announcement of cards, at which point appropriate nicknames may be used if allowed under the rules or local game culture. King (K): Cowboy, [1] Monarch [1] King of Clubs (K ♣): Alexander [2]
The free face cards you propose look cheesy and silly. The only copyrighted card is the ace of spades, which isn't used. the top image is of fine quality. Reywas92 Talk 02:36, 27 December 2007 (UTC) Yet these "cheesy" and "silly" cards are used throughout the article - are they only cheesy and silly when they're above the fold?