The Poker Shrink, Vol 21 — Problem Poker: Part I
For the next several weeks I am going to take up the issue of ‘Problem Poker.’ We will cover what heath care professionals say about problem gambling in general and we will take a look at some examples of ‘problems’ among both recreational
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- The Poker Shrink, Vol 26 - Problem Poker: Part VI: The Professionals
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 27 - Problem Poker: VII: Some Final Thoughts
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 24 - Problem Poker: Part IV: Diagnosis
- Poker Shrink Vol. 55: Interference
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 25 - Problem Poker: Part V: Treatment Options
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 23 - Problem Poker: Part III: Some Numbers
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Poker jargon:
- OPEN - Make the first bet in a hand, especially in draw poker.
- CHASE - To continue in a hand, often at poor odds, in the hopes of catching a much better hand. "He called, chasing the flush.".
- STAND OFF - To call a raise. "Opener raises, I stand off".
- 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."
- TO GO - The current betting level, as in "$20 to go" meaning every player must contribute $20 (total) or drop. A $10 raise would then make the pot "$30 to go".
- BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
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