Gambling Terms/Spots "for dummies" guide?

[peteypooldude]

I can't believe this went 3 pages, I had to look to see how it went this long
I guess people just like the name of the thread lol

 

[BasementDweller]

I don't know much about gambling terminology either; mostly just what I've picked up on AZB.

From a previous thread I got the impression that "Wild 7" (or "Wild 8") meant that the player could pocket the 7-ball at any time in the game. The advantage being that you don't have to play the 7-ball in rotation. If you got hooked on the 4, you could play the 7 instead. You'd still need to go back to the 4-5-6...., but the 7 was like a "lifeline" or a wild card.

Does such weight exist? If so, what is its name?

I'm suprised nobody touched this.

As others have said - you did have a misunderstanding of what the "Wild 7" spot meant.

I am curious now what the "Crazy 7" would be worth. That would be an interesting spot. I'm just not sure how that would play out. It would be a huge spot for better players. The more I think about it -- it would be an enormous spot. For weaker players - probably not so much.

Hmmm.

 

[cuemaker03]

Hey all,

Apologies if this is in the wrong place.

I'm a low to mid level B player -- last time I played APA I was a 6. I'm starting to do some gambling at my local poolroom but I really don't understand some of the terms. I've heard terms like "wild 7" and such that I don't get. I'm hoping someone will be kind enough to explain some of the common terms and spots to me so I don't make an ass out of myself.

I've been playing some upper B to A- players for cheap (anywhere from $5-20 a set, just to keep things interesting) and I'm wondering if you guys think a 1 ball spot would be out of line or a fair bet against say an B+/A- player, just based on the limited info I can give. Is there some standard way of figuring out what a good spot guideline would be, or is it all subjective based on the two guys shooting?

Don't know if it matters, but we're shooting all money games on a GC 3 or 4 (not sure which) with about 4.25" pockets, deep shelf.

Thanks in advance for the help (and go easy on me)!

Pete

Sounds like you need a little more weight. If you can find the Hustlers Handbook you would be well advised to read it. Also read Playing off the rail. Good luck

 

[cuemaker03]

There is one spot even smaller than the last two. It's the safe eight.
If you're getting the safe eight and make it you can not lose but you still need to make the nine to win the game. If he makes the nine it's a push.

What about the Orange Crush

 

[PaulieB]

I go back to my original point of asking for exactly what each spot actually gives you. As shown here, we've seen three definitions of Orange Crush. I've had people that I was giving a spot to get upset when I used my push out to sink their wild ball spot that was hanging in a pocket. It is just best to get all the details, then you don't really even need to know the lingo, it is all explained.

Also, I disagree with the statement that because you don't know gambling terms you must be a D player. That makes no sense to me. You could have a table at home and practice every drill in the book, beat the ghost constantly, maybe even have a friend that you play against for competition but not for money. Not having gambling knowledge doesn't automatically translate into not being able to play, just as having gambling knowledge doesn't mean you do know how to play. I could have my 8 year old nephew learn all these terms put forth, it wouldn't make him an A player.

 

[decent dennis]

Why is that? If the balls go down in order, the last two are the 8 and 9. If you are getting the call or wild 8, you have two money balls in play the whole game that can be combo'ed or caromed in.

As to the second sentence, unless the eight is made early by spotter.