A "pig poker" can refer to different things depending on the context:
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Police officer: In some contexts, "pig" is a derogatory term for a police officer, and "poker" is a slang term for a police officer as well.
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Stainless steel blade: The term "pig poker" is also used to describe a stainless steel blade with a unique folding design. This type of knife is sometimes referred to as a "pig sticker".
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Poker game: In the game of Pig, players are dealt three cards face down, followed by a betting round. Each player is then dealt one card face up, and another betting round takes place. The final card is dealt face up, and there is a final betting round. The player with the best hand at the end wins the pot.
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Split-pot poker strategy: In some poker games, players must declare which half of the pot they are going for. "Pig" can be used to describe the act of trying to win both halves of the pot, also known as "calling".
