Stars’ poker game hits town
The gambling game of the stars has arrived in New Zealand, amid warnings that young people could be seduced by the glamour of Texas Holdem poker.
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Poker lexicon:
- HIT - To make a hand or catch a card or cards that improves one's hand. "I hit a gut-shot draw on the river."
- 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.
- BET - To put money into the pot, pursuant to the rules of the game, thus maintaining a chance of winning the pot.
- BARN - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- OPEN - Make the first bet in a hand, especially in draw poker.
- DRAW OUT - To catch a card that improves your situation from a losing hand to a winning hand, especially when you beat someone holding a hand that usually figures to win.
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