One of the most common yet perplexing terms heard at the poker table is 'cooler.' New players often get visibly frustrated when more experienced players dismissively say 'nice hand, but I just got coolered there.' But what exactly constitutes a cooler in poker, and where did this evocative term originate from? After substantial research into poker culture and history, I‘m excited to provide some insights into the cooler concept. As an avid poker enthusiast and numbers geek, I‘m fascinated by poker lingo and the stories behind various poker terms.
