Why is it called poker?
As early as the sixteenth century, Germans played a bluffing game called "Pochen." It later developed into a French version, called "Poque," which was eventually brought over to New Orleans and played on the riverboats that plied the Mississippi. In the 1830s, the game was refined further and became known as Poker.
What is poker face in slang dictionary?
: an inscrutable face that reveals no hint of a person's thoughts or feelings. Wright has a terrific poker face—I could see how he was able to keep things a secret right up through publication. Lawrence Weschler.
How does poker work?
In standard poker, each player bets according to the rank they believe their hand is worth as compared to the other players. The action then proceeds clockwise as each player in turn must either match (or "call") the maximum previous bet, or fold, losing the amount bet so far and all further involvement in the hand.
What is another word for poker?
Poker Synonyms - WordHippo Thesaurus....What is another word for poker?