Online poker boom nets 888 winning hand of £152m

THE boom in online poker has helped gaming firm 888 post a 52 per cent rise in 2005 revenues to some £152.5 million.

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.
BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.
MARKED CARDS - Cards that have been (illegally) altered so that their value can be read from the back.
RIDER BACK (TM) - A brand of playing cards that feature a bicycle rider on the back of the cards. Often used in home games. Compare: BEE No. 92.
AMERICAN AIRLINES - In Hold'em, a pair of Aces in the hole. Better known (at least in rec.gambling) as POCKET ROCKETS.

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