Video poker phase out begins
RALEIGH — The video poker phase out has started. Beginning Sunday, any place with three or more video poker machines is breaking the law. Only two machines are allowed in each location starting with Sundays deadline.
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Poker terminology:
- PROP - Also PROPOSITION PLAYER. An employee of the gaming establishment whose primary purpose is to keep enough players at a table to prevent breaking up the game for lack of players. Unlike SHILLs "props" make a small hourly wage but play with their own money, winning or losing based on their skill.
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- HIGH-LOW SPLIT - Forms of poker in which the pot is split between the best hand and best lowball hand.
- 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.
- SHILL - A card room employee who plays with House money, and does not share in any of his (her) winnings or losses. Shills are used to facilitate starting games, and keeping them going. Compare: PROP.
- MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.
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