Rainbow gambler is term used in the middle and north of the UK to describe a compulsive and erratic gambler of limited financial status - the bottom feeders of the gambling fraternity. The term meaning they are always chasing that pot of gold at the end if the rainbow but always coming up short
Danny is a rainbow gambler, he had hardly any money to pay his bills but gambles it all, the guy is a loser
by GamblersRamblers January 15, 2014
A creeping Turner is a betting phrase used first in Thailand then more in the UK meaning a fun bet which starts small but then escalates to mammoth proportions through doubling up or adding to the original bet over time. Many people who have experienced creeping turner betting have described it as both terrifying but exciting
Ian had a creeping turner, he placed $5 about a month ago on Birmingham City winning the FA Cup and now he has $68000 riding on it!
I only wanted a fun bet but it ended up as a creeping turner! I got carried away and now am involved for thousands
I only wanted a fun bet but it ended up as a creeping turner! I got carried away and now am involved for thousands
by GamblersRamblers February 10, 2014
Turban dave is a gambling side bet in a game of snooker and sometimes pool.
If a player is in a snooker or tight spot he may ask his opponent "how about a turban dave" this means the placing of a wager at even money that the player will not only get out of the tight spot or snooker - but also pot the object ball they are aiming for. The bet is forfeited if after the object ball is potted any foul is made. It can be agreed before the game commences that the person who is snookered can request a turban dave side bet and it cannot be refused by his or her opponent.
If a player is in a snooker or tight spot he may ask his opponent "how about a turban dave" this means the placing of a wager at even money that the player will not only get out of the tight spot or snooker - but also pot the object ball they are aiming for. The bet is forfeited if after the object ball is potted any foul is made. It can be agreed before the game commences that the person who is snookered can request a turban dave side bet and it cannot be refused by his or her opponent.
Keith was playing Barry when he had him snookered, Barry requested a £50 Turban dave and made it!! It sure was a great shot!!
by GamblersRamblers January 16, 2014
Dumpleton dealing is the skilled art of having the dexterity, skill and experience of dealing a game of poker where the dealer is able to manipulate the cards at the last minute or last round of betting in order that a player who was odds on favourite to win ends up losing to a very unlikely turn of fate. Many dumpleton dealers are also magicians and can adapt there skills easily to close up magic or street cons such as 3 card monte.
Ian had a Full House Aces over Kings, he could only lose to one card, middle pin nine of hearts to give the other guy a straight flush, Sarah was dealing and last card she turned the nine of hearts!! She was dumpleton dealing for sure!!
by GamblersRamblers January 16, 2014
a Birmingham Girling is a 'Mug Bet' a person placing a bet on something which has no chance of winning.
'I made a Birmingham Girling bet because I was drunk, I bet $50 on Tiger Woods winning gold in the Olympics freestyle swimming'
'I cant believe it, in the casino last night Ian bet his wages on roulette - he put all his money on blue? What a Birmingham Girling'
'I cant believe it, in the casino last night Ian bet his wages on roulette - he put all his money on blue? What a Birmingham Girling'
by GamblersRamblers December 30, 2013
A Doddsy is a person who plays poker and consistently loses and is therefore a favourite of other gamblers to have at the table as they are easy prey. Sometimes referred to as a pigeon they are unskilled and/or unlucky
by GamblersRamblers January 05, 2014
Vinnies Joker is slang for a poker dealer who is fixing the cards in his favour (it is only referred to in a game where the person dealing is also playing) the dealer sometimes called a Mechanic in American circles is an expert in card manipulation and has the ability to give himself the best hand and ultimately win all the money.
We were playing poker down the snooker hall when this guy turns up and asks if he can play, we let him and on his deal he makes a pat hand every time!! He fleeced us all, that guy was a Vinnies Joker for sure
Did you see that dealer hitting 5 of a kind against the rest of the tables Royal Flushes and Quads?? Unbelievable!! They were all calling him a Vinnies Joker afterwards!!
Did you see that dealer hitting 5 of a kind against the rest of the tables Royal Flushes and Quads?? Unbelievable!! They were all calling him a Vinnies Joker afterwards!!
by GamblersRamblers January 06, 2014