Illegal Video Poker Machines Booming In Treasure Valley
Most people think of casino-style gambling as happening somewhere other than the Treasure Valley. But police say, and our own independent investigation reveals, illegal video poker-style gambling is happening all over the area.
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Poker glossary:
- 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.
- BIG SLICK - In Texas Hold'em, hole cards of A-K, suited or not.
- NO-LIMIT POKER - A game where there is no maximum bet; a player can wager any amount (perhaps above some minimum) up to whatever money is on the table in front of him.
- FISH - A player who loses money. An old saying is "If you can't spot the fish at the table, *you* are the fish.".
- SPLIT [THE POT] - To split the pot between two or more players. Related term: QUARTER.
- FLOORMAN - The casino representative in charge of the card room or a section of a card room. Arbitrates disputes when unusual events happen.
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