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Run

  1. Noun

    A series of cards with consecutive ranks; a straight or a portion of a straight.

    SAMPLE HAND:
    x

    EXAMPLE: "I had a run from ace to four and was hoping to catch a five on the river to complete my bicycle."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

  2. Noun

    A streak of particularly strong or weak hands.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Being on a run is typically referred to as either running good or running bad depending on the type of streak.

    EXAMPLE: "I'm on an unlucky run."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

  3. Noun

    A round of betting.

    EXAMPLE: "The last run was checked around."

    APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues



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