Even according to players is a very old term from used in the 50's to describe any given team or single person the ability to win or lose when it comes to playing a game. It may also refer to a person in a group of friends who for whatever reason is unable to grasp the subject of the conversation. It was a polite way to say that someone was stupid.
The gang were all playing a game of cards when Billy walked up and asked who was winning. The gang replied that it was even according to players because "stupid Sam" was one of the players.
by SkipSpike666 October 24, 2017