Poker Hero Meaning

James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as 'Wild Bill' Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights.

To fire another bet after making a bet in the previous round of betting.

When discussing a hand you were in - you are the hero and the person you are playing against is the villain. When discussing a hand you were in - you are the hero and the person you are playing against is the villain.

If you were the , it will usually get checked around to the original raiser, and you will have the option to fire a single barrel to take down the pot or try and build a bigger pot when you feel you have the best hand.

A “double barrel” is when you continue with another bet on fourth street (the turn), and when you’re playing aggressive online poker games, it is not uncommon to see players attempt a “third barrel”, both with their big hands and as a bluff.

EXAMPLE “I was thinking about double barreling because a scare card came on the turn which I can try and represent.”

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