pool room lingo
- Thread starter gdc25
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Hrm, newbie here too, so I'm curious as well. In poker, having "the nuts" is having the best hand, so maybe it's having a match laid out where you are pretty much sure to win? I've also heard of a "nut" referring to the size of your bankroll... as in, "that's a big nut to come up with" for a huge bet.
Just guessing here though.
Just guessing here though.
Nuts
It's a gambling term that means the matchup should be a lock - having your opponent by the ----
It often refers to a spot (or a specific matchup) that should create a situation where a win is likely inevatible.
When the unfavored player in a matchup actually wins - he/she has outrun the nuts (hard to do for most).
Dan
It's a gambling term that means the matchup should be a lock - having your opponent by the ----
It often refers to a spot (or a specific matchup) that should create a situation where a win is likely inevatible.
When the unfavored player in a matchup actually wins - he/she has outrun the nuts (hard to do for most).
Dan
Here is a link to a bunch of pool terms that I have put together.
http://azpoolscene.wikispaces.com/Billiard+Terms
Anyone can feel free to add to the list.
http://azpoolscene.wikispaces.com/Billiard+Terms
Anyone can feel free to add to the list.
Nice list. That took a lot of time and effort.