Bankers React to Online Poker Legislation
An interesting side note to the recently passed online gaming legislation is the role banks must play in enforcing the soon-to-be law. Under the new law, banks would be required to monitor transactions…
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Poker lexicon:
- TAP - In no-limit games, to wager all of one's money in one bet.
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
- MITES AND LICE - A hand consisting of two pair, threes over twos.
- HIT - To make a hand or catch a card or cards that improves one's hand. "I hit a gut-shot draw on the river."
- SHORT-STACKED - Playing with a only a small amount of money, thus limiting one's risk and reward.
- WIRED [PAIR] - A pair in the hole. In 5-card stud, a door card that pairs the hole card.
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