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Poker Terms Explained: Read? Runner-Runner? Rainbow?

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The poker world can often be a confusing one, even if you already know how to play poker. You can read as many poker strategy articles and books as you like, but it's always an intimidating moment when you don't quite understand the meaning of a certain word or phrase.

There are certainly many eclectic and confusing poker terms that make poker such an exciting game, and PokerNews is here to explain seven of them to you.

Read

Every one wants to figure out what their opponent is thinking or what they're going to do next at the table, which is why having a read is so important.