United States of Poker: Daily Poker Cruises
Poker cruises are split into this and next issue’s article, as we cover daily poker cruises, this time around. In two weeks are poker cruises that have limited runs, such as Classic Gaming Cruises.
Gambling and cruise ships are almost inextricably linked. At one time, cruises were the place to go for gambling outside of Vegas or Atlantic City. Once a ship reaches international waters, gambling becomes legal onboard. Until the rise of riverboat and Indian reservation gambling, this was often a gamer’s only legal option.
These days, there are still dozens of cruise lines that offer some form of gambling, and prices vary considerably. Many of these cruise lines, like land-based and riverboat casinos, have jumped on the poker bandwagon: there are six currently operating cruises that offer Hold’em or other live poker.
The Ocean Jewel Casino, run by Titan Cruise Lines, offers the h… Continue reading United States of Poker: Daily Poker Cruises
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Poker slang:
- 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.
- PAY STATION - A player who rarely folds, thus who frequently calls better hands and loses. Almost as much fun as a LIVE ONE.
- CARDS SPEAK - Winner(s) of the hand are determined by turning their cards face up, the best hand(s) wins (no declaration).
- SCOOP - To take all of a pot that is normally split, either by winning both halves outright or winning one half when no players qualify for the other half.
- SUITED - Two or more cards all the same suit. Ant: OFF-SUIT.
- TELL - Any personal mannerisms that reveal the quality of one's hand. E.g., constantly looking at one's hole cards is often a tell of a poor hand. (Some players, knowing this, will at times check their hole cards when they have a great hand and don't need to look.)
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