Party Poker owner in talks to buy online rival
PARTY Poker owner PartyGaming said it was in “advanced discussions” to buy the gaming operations of smaller rival Empire Online. The proposed deal - thought to be worth $40m (£20.4m) - will see PartyGaming take control of Empire’s gambling websites including Noble Poker and Club Dice Casino.
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Useful poker terms:
- HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
- FLOP - [1] In Hold'em, the first three community cards, dealt simultaneously. [2] To deal a flop, or to make a hand on a flop. "I flopped trips".
- FOUR OF A KIND - A hand containing all four cards of the same rank.
- FAMILY POT - A pot where all of the players at the table are participating, even after each has had an opportunity to act.
- SIXTH STREET - The sixth card dealt in 7-card stud.
- CHASE - To continue in a hand, often at poor odds, in the hopes of catching a much better hand. "He called, chasing the flush.".
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