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Poker Glossary

To slowplay an opponent when you have the stone nuts; usually involves a lot of acting and feigning weakness in order to get your opponent(s) to bet/raise big on a bluff or weaker hand.

See also slowplay.

(Submitted by Kevin Cole)

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