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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Casino poker language:
- FREEROLL - [1] A poker tournament that does not charge a buy-in fee; players must earn buy-in credits through previous play at the same establishment. [2] Having a lock on part of a pot (sure to win a greater fraction of the pot than one is betting) and playing to win more or all of it.
- LOWBALL - Generic term for poker where the lowest hand wins.
- MAIN POT - The main pot, as related to one or more side pots, when there are one or more all-in player(s). The main pot is the one in which all active players participate.
- LOOSE - Playing more hands than the norm. Antonym: TIGHT.
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.
- FORCED BET - In some stud games a player may be required to make a bet to start the action on the first card. This is similar conceptually to blinds and antes, but in this case is dependent on the cards shown rather than player position. Usually the weakest hand is forced to bet.
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