Industry News In Brief

News in brief this week sees eCOGRA launch a new safety campaign, Prima Network add more members to its network, Boylesports select Chartwell and Citadel launch its new SecureSwipe product.

eCOGRA, the independent regulatory body for the egaming industry, plans to promote its educational and awareness programme, “Play it safe”, to online…

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Poker glossary:

FOUR OF A KIND - A hand containing all four cards of the same rank.
WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
BIG SLICK - In Texas Hold'em, hole cards of A-K, suited or not.
NO-LIMIT POKER - A game where there is no maximum bet; a player can wager any amount (perhaps above some minimum) up to whatever money is on the table in front of him.
SPLIT [OPENERS] - In draw poker, to discard one or more openers, usually to draw to a straight or flush. Normally requires the opener to declare the act and retain the discards so that the act of opening can later be validated.
DECLARE - In high/low games, declaring one's hand as high or low or both ways (usually done with chips in hand). Usually played in home games; casinos tend to play CARDS SPEAK.

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