Texas Hold ‘Em Championship set
Spots are still available for aspiring poker players in the Nebraska Sports Council Texas Hold Em State Championship Fundraiser, being held tonight.The Canteen Bar & Grille will host one of the 40 qualifying events being held in the state.To participate, each player must make a $20 donation to Nebraska Sports Council. Every player will receive a souvenir shirt, a gift and the opportunity to qualify for the state finals to be held on April 29 in Lincoln.The top 10 percent of all players at each q
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Casino poker language:
- SMALL BLIND - In games with two blinds the first blind is the SMALL BLIND because it is usually one-half (or less) the second or large blind.
- OPEN-ENDED STRAIGHT - Four cards to a straight which can be completed by drawing a card at either end. E.g., 6-7-8-9 is an open-ended straight. Also: BOBTAIL STRAIGHT. Compare: INSIDE STRAIGHT.
- ANTE - A small bet all players are required to make before a hand is dealt. Not all games have an ante. Related terms: BLIND, FORCED BET.
- BUTTON CHARGE - A periodic fee paid by whoever is the button, perhaps every 20 minutes or 30 minutes. Constitutes part or all of the HOUSE CUT.
- BARN - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- POCKET PAIR - Generic Hold'em term for 2 hole cards of the same rank.
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