Call it “Florida Fold ‘em” - Court ruling halts poker tournaments
ST. PETERSBURG - It’s a safe bet that the poker tables at Derby Lane in St. Petersburg will be full on Friday afternoons, thanks to the game’s recent surge in popularity.
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Poker argot:
- FREE CARD - A card dealt after all players checked in a betting round.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- TO GO - The current betting level, as in "$20 to go" meaning every player must contribute $20 (total) or drop. A $10 raise would then make the pot "$30 to go".
- LIVE BLIND - The last and largest blind bet may or may not be LIVE. If LIVE, the blind bettor has the option of "raising" his own blind in the event the bet is called around to him. This is normal, and is sometimes referred to as "blinds are live".
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- RAIL - A barrier dividing the card playing area from a public area.
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