Poker faces put to test
LAS VEGAS — In poker, it’s common to see pros covering up to keep from revealing their emotions and tipping their hands. Phil (Unabomber) Laak hides his head in a sweatshirt hood.
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Poker glossary:
- POT LIMIT - A game where the maximum bet is determined by the size of the pot at the time. Note that a player wanting to raise first calls the bet, then totals the pot to determine the maximum amount he can raise.
- ACTION - Money that is being bet. "NO ACTION" means a hand or game has few bettors and fewer raisers. "Gimme some action" is ostensibly a plea for calls and raises.
- LOOSE - Playing more hands than the norm. Antonym: TIGHT.
- RIDER BACK (TM) - A brand of playing cards that feature a bicycle rider on the back of the cards. Often used in home games. Compare: BEE No. 92.
- NICKEL - Five dollars, usually represented by a red casino check.
- LEAK - To show one's hole cards (often unknowingly).
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