Feeling lucky: Is poker a game of skill or chance?
Does luck or skill make poker ace? Poker has been found by a court to be a game of luck as much as skill. Why?
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Poker dictionary:
- 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".
- SPLIT [THE POT] - To split the pot between two or more players. Related term: QUARTER.
- FREEZE-OUT - A table-stakes game that continues until a small number of players (possibly only one) has all the money. The major event in The World Series of Poker is a freeze-out game.
- ON THE COME - A situation where the player does not have a complete hand but hopes to make one if the right cards come up.
- 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".
- MANIAC - A player who bets, raises and reraises without regard to the quality of his hand. Most often found in flop games.
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