Shot ( poker )

1) An Angle shot (A poker player who uses various underhanded, unfair methods to take advantage of inexperienced opponents. ) -.
2) A chance to play. "I'd sure like a shot in that game."
3) A stake. If a player (usually one without money) asks a floor person to "Give me a shot," he is asking if the floor person would put him in the game, that is, stake him.
4) Any cheating move. "He has to get a little booze in him before he takes a shot."