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On the Come

  1. Adverb

    That is done while the player doing so holds a drawing hand.

    EXAMPLE: "I had an open-ended straight flush draw with four players still in the hand, so I bet on the come. I had implied odds for the bet even if only two opponents called."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

    USAGE: Describes an action.

    SYNONYMS: On a Draw

    RELATED TERMS: Drawing Dead, Drawing Hand, Drawing Live, Drawing Thin

  2. Adjective

    Who holds a hand that needs to improve in order to win on the showdown; who holds an incomplete hand or drawing hand.

    EXAMPLE: "I'm on the come, but I have pot odds to call a bet."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

    USAGE: Describes a player.

    SYNONYMS: On a Draw

    RELATED TERMS: Drawing Dead, Drawing Hand, Drawing Live, Drawing Thin



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