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What is Horse in poker?

A player who receives financial backing from someone for playing poker. The player receiving the funds becomes the backer’s "horse". Can also refer to a poker variant with alternating mixed games (Hold'em, Omaha, Razz, Stud, Eight-or-better).
Other terms
Hit-and-run Hole cam Hole cards Hollywood Home game House ICM Implied odds Incentive