"rule of four" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} rule of four
  1. (poker) The rule of multiplying the number of outs by four to discover one's approximate chance to make one's hand on the turn or river. Compare rule of two. Categories (topical): Poker
    Sense id: en-rule_of_four-en-name-JqEbMP93 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: card-games, poker

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