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Poker Cheat   L.A.’s Underground

Poker Cheat L.A.’s Underground

Marcus, a young immigrant, had just arrived in Los Angeles when he became a target of campus extortion due to his Asian identity. His uncle Raymond rescued him with extraordinary poker skills, only to uncover a shocking secret: a $50,000 gang debt. To save his mother’s restaurant, Marcus, who had no poker experience at all, was forced to break into an underground casino in Chinatown. There, he unexpectedly allied with Claire, the daughter of a missing FBI agent—she needed to find her father, and he needed to repay the debt, thus beginning a life-or-death partnership. Guided by Raymond’s cheating techniques and equipped with Claire’s agent notes, Marcus transformed from a math prodigy into a poker ace. Leveraging combinatorial probability analysis and fancy card-switching tricks, he navigated between casinos and campus, taking on powerful foes like Wolf (the loan-sharking gang leader), Chen (a key member of a transnational criminal group), and Viktor (a Russian mafia member). They teamed up to raid money laundering warehouses, unravel the conspiracy of drugs hidden in poker chips, and outwit double agents. Amidst gunfights and high-stakes poker games, they exposed an underground criminal network spanning Los Angeles and New York. From Los Angeles’ Chinatown to Las Vegas casinos and New York’s underground tournaments, Marcus and his friends clung to justice amid deception and betrayal, protecting their families on the edge of life and death. When the shadow of the mastermind “The Phantom” loomed and warnings arrived via anonymous emails, this survival game—spanning two seasons—evolved from repaying a debt to an ultimate showdown against a transnational syndicate. The teenager’s growth, the bond between friends, and the battle between good and evil reach a fever pitch in every poker game, leaving a suspenseful cliffhanger for what’s to come.
Urban
60 Chs
The Poker Chip Luna

The Poker Chip Luna

Betrayed by her pack. Sold by her husband. Poisoned since birth. "Julian, your scent reeks of fear, and your credit just bled out on the floor. Fold." I was the "Dud" of the Silver-Moon Pack—a wolf who couldn’t shift and a Luna who couldn't lead. My husband, Julian, hated the very sight of me. He blamed my "weakness" for his failing pack and his bad luck. But I never imagined he would do the unthinkable. "I need a stake," Julian muttered, his eyes bloodshot. "One more hand. Five million. If you win... you take her." With those words, my life was tossed onto the table like a cheap plastic chip. Silas Thorne, the lethal High Alpha of the Shadow-Crest, didn’t even blink. He flipped his cards—a Royal Flush—and just like that, I was no longer a wife. I was a debt. "You aren't a Luna, Seraphina. You’re an asset," Silas said, his voice cold as ice. "And I always collect my debts." I expected Silas to be my executioner. I expected him to break what was left of my spirit. But as he drags me into his dark kingdom, the truth begins to surface: My wolf isn't weak. She’s been poisoned. For twenty years, my pack fed me "medicine" that was actually a sedative to keep me from shifting. They didn't save me as a stray pup; they stole me from a bloodline they were terrified of. Now, the poison is fading, my true wolf is waking up, and the man who "bought" me is watching me with a hunger that feels like a mate-bond I was never supposed to have. Julian sold me to save his skin. Now, I’m going back to show him exactly what he lost. Book One
Fantasy
20 Chs
From Poker Chip to Sterling BrideFrom Poker Chip to Sterling Bride

From Poker Chip to Sterling BrideFrom Poker Chip to Sterling Bride

On our anniversary, my boyfriend, Bryce Walker, told me he had a surprise for me. He flew me to Las Vegas and blindfolded me with a silk scarf. After what felt like an eternity, strong arms pulled me against the chest of a stranger. My body was limp, the drug coursing through my veins. I cried, begging him not to touch me. A soft chuckle came from above. I recognized him—the most mysterious lone wolf from our college days, Julian Sterling. He raised a hand to wipe away my tears, his voice a low whisper. "Leave him," he sighed. "Be with me." Then, he handed me a tablet. The screen showed a live feed from the suite's main room. A high-stakes poker game was in full swing. Bryce and his friends were shrouded in smoke, and I was the prize. Someone asked him: "Is your girlfriend really that hot? I won't believe it until I get a taste." "What are you thinking? That's Bryce's girl. You think he won't kill you if you touch her?" Amid the clamor, Bryce spoke, his voice languid. "Win this hand, and she's yours." Through the jeers, someone else asked, "What about that little angel of yours, Chloe Jennings? I'd love to..." "Don't you dare!" Bryce slammed his hand on the table. "Chloe is the only pure angel in my heart. If any of you so much as lay a finger on her, I'll wring your neck!" He let that pack of hyenas talk about my body, spewing the filthiest fantasies imaginable. Yet, he wouldn't let anyone so much as breathe on Chloe. I dried my tears and turned to Julian. "If I become your girlfriend, will you help me destroy him?"
Fantasy
9 Chs
The Origin of Poker
There were many theories about the origin of poker cards, but there was still no conclusive conclusion. One theory was that it originated in China. Cards had appeared in China at least in 969 AD. At that time, a deck of cards had four suits, each with 14 cards. It was used as both paper money and card games. Some people believed that it was the people of Venice who brought China cards back to Europe, such as Niccolo Polo or his son, Marco Polo. Moreover, the Ye Zi game invented by Zhang Sui, a famous China Astronomist in the Tang Dynasty, was considered the origin of playing cards. Playing cards were introduced to Europe during the Southern Song Dynasty. However, there were also other countries that raised different views. The French believed that poker was invented by the French in 1392; the Belgians claimed that poker was invented as early as 1379; and the Italian claimed that poker was invented by them in 1376. Some people believed that India was more likely to be the origin of cards than China. The early European cards (tarot cards) were related to the goddess Ardhanari in Indian mythology. The wand, cup, sword, and ring (representing money) in her image were similar to the symbols of early European cards. It was said that the gypsies brought cards from India to Europe through Persia, Arabia, and Egypt. In addition, there were also some unique sayings in Asia. For example, a tribal leader in ancient India had the habit of twirling his beard, and his relatives invented poker cards to persuade him to change this habit. North Koreans believed that poker was a prop used by the Koreans for divination and originated from a game developed from the "god divination." [Ling Yuji: Fate of the Eastern Profound World] is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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2026-06-24 18:04
The king of poker
The English words for the king in poker were "Big / Red Joker","Poker King", or "The King of Playing Cards".
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2026-06-17 05:33
The king of poker
The English word for the king in poker cards was Joker.
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2026-06-17 20:01
Poker King
In a common poker game, the King was a special card in the poker deck. It usually had a higher position in the comparison of card size. For example, in games such as Fight the Landlord, King was the largest card in a single card (except for some special rules). Different poker games had different rules for the use of King. For example, in some team poker games such as Gouji, King had different strategic significance under different rule situations (such as the rules of hit, hold three, buy three, and the Federation's face card). It was an important card that affected the outcome of the game.
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2026-06-17 06:42
The king of poker
In poker, the king represented the sun, and the little king represented the moon. There were a total of 54 cards in this deck, of which 52 were genuine cards, representing 52 weeks in a year, and 2 were secondary cards (big and small kings). The clown character above the king had a certain connection with the fool cards in the tarot cards. The word Joker appeared in the late 17th century. The real Joker was a derivative of joke. In the early 18th century, it could refer to any man. Later, people associated it with the funny clown, and it became the image of the king on the poker cards.
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2026-06-16 17:23
Clown in poker
In poker, there were two clown cards, commonly known as Big Ghost, Little Ghost, or King and Little Wang. In some places, they were also called Big Turtle and Small Turtle or Big Cat and Kitten. These two clown cards represented the sun and the moon. They were the most special existence in a deck of poker. Judging from the relationship between the number of cards and time, if each suit and the number of cards were calculated according to points, the result of the big clown using half a point would be 365 days in a normal year. If the big clown was calculated according to one point, the result would be 366 days in a leap year. The remaining 52 cards represented 52 weeks in a year. The four suits represented the four seasons of a year, and the 13 cards in each suit represented the 13 weeks in each season. This relationship hinted at the design of the playing cards and the astrology. Divination, astronomy, and the calendar were inextricably linked. There were many types of joker cards, including standard jokers (the most traditional jokers, which were the favorite category of collectors), advertisement jokers (printed with content related to products or brands, some of the cards had unique designs, which were popular among collectors), fancy jokers (more variations and the content of the two cards was generally different, but not many were used for exchange), and additional jokers (such as bridge scorecards, poker manufacturer's logo, etc., which were rarely collected). In addition, there were many kinds of card patterns. In addition to the traditional forms, there were individual animal patterns (such as rabbits, squirrels, elephants, etc.), cartoon characters (such as Mickey Mouse), and non-clown characters (such as the western cowboys in pirate poker). In terms of games, there was a game called Clown Cards. It was an indie game developed by a single-player developer, LocalThunk, and had received five TBA nominees. This game borrowed the poker cards from Texas Hold 'em or Stud, such as high cards, pairs, etc. The clown cards could be used to increase the score, and the player could use the tarot cards and planet cards in the game to change the deck and enhance the desired card type. The game has no online connection, no paid-for DLC (currently), and no in-game micro-transactions. 37,000 people played it on Steam at the same time, and 14,000 people still play it every day.| The sales volume of the S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 platforms had exceeded 2 million units, and the mobile revenue had exceeded 4.4 million USD.
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2026-04-02 03:51
The Origin of Poker
There were many explanations for the origin of poker cards. In the Western perspective, some people believed that the leaf cards that were popular in China in the 9th century were introduced to Europe during the Southern Song Dynasty in the 12th and 13th centuries, and the Europeans were inspired to modify the playing cards. However, in Europe, where it originated, different countries had different versions of it. French scholars said that cards were first invented by the French in 1392; Belgian scholars believed that their history of cards was earlier than that of France; and the Italian people believed that playing cards were invented by the Italian people. There were also many theories in Asia. It was said that a tribal leader in ancient India had the habit of twirling his beard, and his relatives invented playing cards to persuade him to change it. The Koreans believed that poker was a prop used by the Goryeo people for divination. It originated from a game that developed from the " divine divination." There were also China scholars who believed that poker originated from the English word poker. However, there was also a card game similar to leaf games in ancient China. There was a legend as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties. It was invented by General Han Xin. There were written records of the popularity of leaf games in the historical materials of the Tang Dynasty. In 1299, poker cards appeared in Italy. Some experts speculated that poker cards originated from the Chinese "leaf game" and were brought back to Europe by Marco Polo. In addition, there were also materials scientists who claimed that Spanish soldiers used leather playing cards to pass time during the expedition in 1534. There were also data that showed that modern playing cards were formerly French tarot cards. Later, American merchants joined the two trump cards of Joker in Germany. After entering China, it evolved into the current 54-card deck.
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2026-07-27 08:29
Poker Sentiment
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2026-07-25 20:26
The king of poker
The king of the poker cards was called the king and the little king. They were also called the big ghost and the little ghost. In some cases, they could also be called the flower cards or the commander.
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2026-07-27 04:22
King of Poker
In poker, the word " King " was usually spelled as " King ".
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2026-01-14 21:41
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