Jail for miniature camera poker cheat

A high-tech poker cheat who used an array of spy equipment to pocket an estimated £250,000 was jailed for nine months today

FREEROLL - [1] A poker tournament that does not charge a buy-in fee; players must earn buy-in credits through previous play at the same establishment. [2] Having a lock on part of a pot (sure to win a greater fraction of the pot than one is betting) and playing to win more or all of it.
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".
FIXED LIMIT - A betting structure where the amount of each bet is a specific fixed quantity. Usually specified as A-B, where A is the amount to bet in the first few betting rounds and B (larger than A) is the amount bet in the later rounds. Related terms: FLAT LIMIT, NO LIMIT, POT LIMIT, SPREAD LIMIT.
FIRE - To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.
TOP TWO PAIR - In flop games, having hole cards that make the highest possible two pair hand.
MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.

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