Yard “Yard” is slang for a $1000 chip. Explanation. In live cash games, players refer to a thousand-dollar chip as a yard—useful shorthand in big-stake talk. Recognizing “yard” helps clarify stack sizes and bets quickly around high-limit tables. Categorized in: Poker, Tagged in: beginner, equipment, slang Share Article: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Share on Telegram Share on Email Share on Whatsapp Copy Link