Seeking New Sources of Money, Charities Get in on Poker Craze
Rushing to cash in on the Texas hold ‘em craze, charities are using poker events to raise money, in some cases ignoring state laws that outlaw such gambling.
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Poker argot:
- BICYCLE - The best possible low hand: A-2-3-4-5. More common term: WHEEL.
- FOURTH STREET - In stud poker, the fourth card dealt to each player. Sometimes used to refer to the fourth community card dealt in Hold'em, although the more common term for this is TURN (q.v.).
- SHORT-STACKED - Playing with a only a small amount of money, thus limiting one's risk and reward.
- STEAM - Playing wildly, calling and raising a lot, because one is upset. Compare: ON TILT.
- BAD GAME - Any game in which you figure to be the loser, because the other players are better than you.
- REPRESENT - Implying, by one's betting style, that one has a particular hand.
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