The Numbers Game

Ever sat in a poker game and listened to people going on about ponies, apples and carpets?

"It stands me a monkey, but I’m doing a bottle".

WHAT???

Nearly every number has it’s own nickname. It’s friendlier that way. After all nobody wants to lose five hundred quid, but "Doing a Monkey" almost sounds like fun. In case you don’t know, here are some of the most common names for numbers…