Poker glossary
Yard
Yard is slang for $100, or a $100 bill. It is used mostly in casino and gambling talk.
The simple explanation
If someone says that a player won three yards, he won $300. The word is part of the old slang of gamblers.
A closer look
It is an informal way of speaking about money in casinos and card rooms. You may hear it about a bet or a buy-in: 'a yard to play', for example. The term is not specific to poker and has no effect on the rules.
A practical example
A player says, 'I bought in for two yards,' meaning $200.
Full explanation
Yard is slang for $100, or a $100 bill. It is used mostly in casino and gambling talk.
Yard means $100 or a $100 bill.
It is gambling slang.
It does not change any rules.
Check the amount if there is any doubt.