Amendments proposed to US anti-gambling bill
The House of Representatives has commenced work on Bill HR 4411, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 which consists of two Bills from Reps Goodlatte and Leach which seek to stop online gambling in the United States through financial restrictions and possible action against Internet Service Providers.
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Casino poker language:
- PAT HAND - In draw poker, a hand that does not need any more cards. Specifically, a straight, flush, full house or straight flush. One might bluff and represent a pat hand but actually hold something else.
- BOARD - The exposed cards in Hold'em and stud. Also BOARD CARDS.
- 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.
- UNDER THE GUN - The position that has to act first in a round of betting.
- QUARTER - [1] Twenty-five dollars, often symbolized by a green casino chip. [2] To divide half a pot between two tying hands. In split pot games, a player who "ties" another player for their half of the pot is said to be "quartered". One might say "I didn't bet my A-2 because I figured I'd get quartered".
- BICYCLE - The best possible low hand: A-2-3-4-5. More common term: WHEEL.
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