Officer Shoots Two Over Poker Game
CASSELBERRY, FL (AP) — A poker game took a violent turn when an off-duty police officer shot two men who refused to let him play, authorities said.
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Casino poker language:
- CAP - To cap the betting is to make the last permitted raise in a round.
- BET - To put money into the pot, pursuant to the rules of the game, thus maintaining a chance of winning the pot.
- CHASE - To continue in a hand, often at poor odds, in the hopes of catching a much better hand. "He called, chasing the flush.".
- NICKEL - Five dollars, usually represented by a red casino check.
- RAKE - Money taken from each pot and given to the house in return for hosting the game. Usually a percentage of the pot (5%-10%) up to some maximum amount.
- GOOD GAME - A game with players worse than you so that you can expect to win a lot of money.
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