Poker Game Sees Shots Fired
In Central Florida a poker game got decidedly unfriendly when an off duty reserve police officer opened fired in an extreme case of going on tilt. The Maitland officer was recently released from jail on bond after his arrest.
Going on tilt is part of poker terminology and refers to a player losing emotional control when suffering a bad turn of luck at a game, or just being frustrated at poor play. In this case the reserve officer, Daniel Metevier, didnt get a chance to see how his luck was running as he was not allowed to play, according to investigators. The game taking place in the Oakhurst Reserve community in Seminole County was busted up when Metevier opened fire at two people…
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Poker jargon:
- BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
- HOLE CARDS - In Stud and Hold'em, the face-down cards dealt to each player.
- DEALER'S CHOICE - In home games, a rule that permits the dealer to name which poker game to be played that hand. Often limited to selecting from a list provided.
- SPLIT [THE POT] - To split the pot between two or more players. Related term: QUARTER.
- STUCK - Down a nontrivial amount of money, as in "he's stuck $800".
- REPRESENT - Implying, by one's betting style, that one has a particular hand.
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