Definition of poker | Bee Dictionary of English

n fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
n any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand

As poker mania grips the nation, more women are mastering the game, applying their own life lessons to poker and the lessons of poker to life.
Obama learned the art of politics in backroom poker.
With his puppy-dog eyes and trademark cowboy hat, 75-year-old Doyle Brunson is one of the most recognizable players on the professional poker circuit.

Poker run to support downed rider
ELKO — A poker run will be held at the Elko Motorcycle Jamboree on Saturday to raise money for an injured biker.
June 12, 2013 - Elko Daily Free Press
Poker Run
A poker run was held last weekend to benefit the candidacy of Lyle Thomas, who is running for Honorary Mayor of Lucerne Valley. The event started at the Y Saloon and ended at the Cadillac Ranch in Apple Valley. There, the group enjoyed lunch provided by Pat Rose, had raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Thomas’s campaign manager Pam Hardwick won the 50/50 and donated it back. Music was provided by ...
June 11, 2013 - The Lucerne Valley Leader
Poker run for Lyle Thomas's honorary mayor candidacy
A poker run was held last weekend to benefit the candidacy of Lyle Thomas, who is running for Honorary Mayor of Lucerne Valley. The event started at the Y Saloon and ended at the Cadillac Ranch in Apple Valley. There, the group enjoyed lunch provided by Pat Rose, had raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Thomas’s campaign manager Pam Hardwick won the 50/50 and donated it back. Music was provided by ...
June 11, 2013 - The Lucerne Valley Leader

Jason Alexander in msnbc.com
I'm glad people are feeling like the economy's back enough that they can do it,Alexander said. "It wasn't because the interest in poker went away, so I have to assume people weren't willing to speculate."
David Stern in 940 News
I think it's really impressive that somebody particularly as young as he his, particularly who is so very well defined in his life by poker and the championship that he won, is willing to say, 'Hey, you know what? I took some time off during this... Annie Duke http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Duke&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNFTZLsPyPFVkWDESbNuWCtmGSVfTQ The Associated Press http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iO4FV8E5O-VtXz6_M4SYzCbjXQ9gD9GQIQU80&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNGJqpsd7sHSdYXVQ9yjDEYUKRF6yA Jul 7, 2010 75648 102115 poker It's too easy to issue rules that are on their faith violated by $5 Nassau, sitting at a poker table, buying a lottery ticket and then we can move along," Stern said after wrapping up the league's Board of Governors meetings. "And by the...

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