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Bullet

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In poker, a 'bullet' is a slang term for an ace. A pair of aces as a starting hand is often referred to as 'pocket bullets' and is the best possible starting hand in Texas Hold'em. The term is also sometimes used to refer to a tournament buy-in, especially in the context of re-entry tournaments.

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  • 1In poker, a 'bullet' is a slang term for an ace. A pair of aces as a starting hand is often referred

Bullet

In poker, a 'bullet' is a slang term for an ace. A pair of aces as a starting hand is often referred to as 'pocket bullets' and is the best possible starting hand in Texas Hold'em. The term is also sometimes used to refer to a tournament buy-in, especially in the context of re-entry tournaments.

Example

The player was thrilled to look down and see pocket bullets, giving them a strong advantage before the flop. After busting out of the tournament, he decided to fire another bullet and re-enter.

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