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Ace of trump np. In poker, the ace of a suit that has a flush draw on the board.

Action n.  Bets, money flying around.

Add-on n., v.  A purchase of additional tournament chips allowed in some contests.  Similar to rebuys, add-ons are for a set amount, but are available to players who have not been eliminated, usually at a predetermined moment in the tournament. Usage: Quinn always adds-on, even to a large stack.

Advantage player n.  A gambler who does not gamble.  Someone who only bets if there is a positive expectation.  The most common forms of advantage play include skilled poker, blackjack card counting, and expert handicapping.

Advertise v.  Doing something to be noticed, often to mislead.  Beth flashed her 7,2, hoping they'd think she was a dumb blonde.

All in adj.  When a player's final chips are in the pot.  The hand is not folded, but if the pot continues to grow, the all-in player's winnings are limited proportionally using a side pot.  See also table stakes.

Ante n.  Money that players must put in the pot before the deal.  It seeds the action by providing something to fight over.  In hold'em, antes are called blinds and are paid by only a couple players each hand.

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