Federal Anti-Gambling Legislation Formally Opposed by Independent Bankers
Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal reported that the Independent Community Bankers of America, consisting of about 5,000 smaller banks, formally opposes the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act
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Poker dictionary:
- IN - Still eligible to win the pot. "I'm in" is often spoken as one adds chips to the pot, calling.
- SEAT POSITION - The actual seat a player has, normally numbered sequentially starting with 1 as the first seat to dealer's left. Not to be confused with POSITION in a particular pot. Typically unrelated to play of a hand but often important in peripheral aspects, e.g.: "Seats 1 and 10 are nonsmoking here", "Seat 5 has a good view of the table", "Seat 3 is in a high-traffic area".
- THIRD STREET - In Stud, the third card dealt to each player.
- FLUSH - A poker hand consisting of five cards all one suit.
- STEAM - Playing wildly, calling and raising a lot, because one is upset. Compare: ON TILT.
- LAY ODDS - To give favorable odds to an opponent.
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