National Deaf Poker Tour Kicks Off

Holding their first poker tournament last weekend in Atlantic City at the Trump Taj Mahal the National Deaf Poker Tour showed that once again poker is a game for everyone. Complete with sign language interpreters is standing by to assist dealers in communicating with the players this event was tailor made for deaf poker players. The event which had a bye and cost of $100 was one by a Cleveland, Ohio man when John Merriman captured the championship prize…

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Poker lingo:

• BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
• 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.
• MUCK - [1] A collection of face-down cards near the dealer composed of discards, i.e., folded hands, burns and discards for drawing purposes. [2] To throw one's cards into the muck, thus folding.
• HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
• WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
• BICYCLE - The best possible low hand: A-2-3-4-5. More common term: WHEEL.