Relief efforts give a new face to poker
Hurricane Katrina Poker Night at the Bone Student Center Wednesday night provided a warm atmosphere of friendly competition along with support for a charitable cause. Poker enthusiasts and warm-hearted participants alike took part in the tournament. Proceeds were given to the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
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Useful poker information:
- BAD-BEAT JACKPOT - In some cardrooms, a prize that is shared by the players in a game, when a very good hand (usually Aces full, or better) is beaten by a higher hand. Jackpots are usually financed by taking a drop ($1 is a common amount) from every pot. A typical division of the jackpot will give the losing hand 50 %, the winning hand 25 %, and the other players at the table share the remaining 25 % of the Jackpot.
- BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
- SUITED - Two or more cards all the same suit. Ant: OFF-SUIT.
- TOKE - Gambling term for "tip", as in "Toke the cocktail waitress". Comes from the term "Token of appreciation".
- RAIL - A barrier dividing the card playing area from a public area.
- PROP - Also PROPOSITION PLAYER. An employee of the gaming establishment whose primary purpose is to keep enough players at a table to prevent breaking up the game for lack of players. Unlike SHILLs "props" make a small hourly wage but play with their own money, winning or losing based on their skill.
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