The game of poker and Texas Hold'em in particular is exciting and vibrant. One of the things that makes it so entertaining is the unique lexicon developed by its players to describe the 'high' poker hand rankings the game uses. The nicknames for many of the more common hands are used by spectators, and by the players, so knowing the lingo greatly enhances the enjoyment and understanding of the game.

Anna Kournikova

The pocket cards A-K, either suited or offsuit.

Poker nickname originates partly from the former tennis pro's initials, A.K. In addition to playing on Kournikova's initials, the hand nickname also has roots in an analogy between the pro and the hand: They are both said to "look better than they play."

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