It is surprising how many expressions that Americans use every day came from the card game of poker.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

The groups that rewarded it the most earned about twice as much in the game as the groups that rewarded it the least.

VOA: special.2009.10.21

I would say it's going to show up in our soccer game as well. I believe the U.S.is creating their own style of play."

VOA: special.2010.06.02

But now,his father says "He's a student of the game and obviously he's good at it."

VOA: special.2010.07.26

But it has never made it to the championship game until now.

VOA: special.2010.02.05

They felt it was how you played the game that really counted.

VOA: special.2010.02.07

So,the officials decided it was Nastase who must lose the game.

VOA: special.2010.02.07

It has been called "the beautiful game."

VOA: special.2010.06.09

"I think poker has spread like wildfire. Obviously the ability to play online, to learn more about the game,you know, from the comfort of your own home definitely, probably increased it more than anything else."

VOA: special.2010.07.26

"Any time your name gets knocked over some of the greats in the game obviously it means a lot,".

VOA: standard.2009.07.24

"Any time your name gets up there with some of the greats in the game, it obviously means a lot,"

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

"So many times,football teams get caught up with the game not unfolding the way they envisioned it unfolding,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

And while the crowd is into the game just as much as the Brazilians, it's still very civilized.

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

It's not as if you are looking at the Canada game as your first game,". "I mean those are important games.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12