2007-01-05 11:24:41 · 5 answers · asked by Ady 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Card Games
Perhaps it is a colloquial shortening of the phrase "Holding Cards," ie, "Hol' Cards"?
2007-01-05 21:27:00 · update #1
I play alot of poker and this is strictly a guess mind you but since that term was introduced in 5-card STUD and the dealer literaly piles the cards up as he deals,I gonna say your bottom or first card would seem to be in a "HOLE' in relation to the other cards
2007-01-05 12:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by badmts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I thought they were called "hold" cards because they are the ones that you actually holding in your hand. Like you are holding a Jack of Diamonds and a Deuce of Spades.
2007-01-05 19:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by Oenophile... (Lynn) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hidden card dealt to you are your "HOLE CARDS".
Take care
2007-01-05 23:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by pokercoach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they come out of/go into a hole of some kind?
2007-01-05 19:33:27 · answer #4 · answered by Sam L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are unseen by the others, so are in a 'hole' as far as they are concerned.
2007-01-13 07:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by stephen t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋