Big Video Poker Take in Montana
When it comes to wagering on video poker and other video gambling devices, Montana pulled in big numbers during fiscal year 2006. Even with a slight decline in the number of gaming machines, the state Justice Department reported that $1.13 billion was wagered on video gambling. According to the Gambling Control Division, the period of July 2005 through June 2006 saw an increase from $1.06 billion wagered the year before, and $1.01 billion in the year before that…
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Poker lingo:
- PAT - Holding or being dealt a pat hand. "I'm pat" would mean "I don't want to draw any cards.
- BET - To put money into the pot, pursuant to the rules of the game, thus maintaining a chance of winning the pot.
- KICKER - In hands containing pairs and trips, the highest card not matched. In draw games, sometimes a card kept for deception purposes.
- STAKE - The amount of a player's BUY-IN, or the amount of money they are willing to play with in a given session. Compare: BANKROLL.
- S&M - Sklansky & Malmuth. Generally refers to the ideas and algorithms published by these two authors. When used in a 7-card stud context, often refers to "7 Card Stud For Advanced Players", and when used in a Hold'em context, often refers to "Texas Hold'em For Advanced Players".
- FLAT CALL - To call a bet. Emphasizes that the caller did not raise.
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