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Definition: A “sure thing” in pool; when a player has great odds of victory, or when a gambler has a large handicap or advantage in their favor.
Examples:
Minnesota Fats is remembered for persistently refusing a gamble until he held a tight lock on his play.
"Lag" through "Low Balls" -- Pool Terms Starting With L

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