U.K. Jury Deliberates Whether Poker Is Game of Skill or Chance
Jan. 16 (Bloomberg) — Twelve London jurors are debating whether poker is a game of skill or chance, and more than $100 million a day could ride on their answer.
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Poker glossary:
- DOYLE BRUNSON - In Hold'em, 10-2 in the hole. So named because Doyle Brunson won two straight WSOPs (q.v.) in 1975 and 1976 with 10-2 on the last hand. (Suited (spades) in 1975, unsuited in 1976).
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- THIRD STREET - In Stud, the third card dealt to each player.
- ROYAL FLUSH - An ace-high straight flush, the best possible hand in regular poker.
- FLOORMAN - The casino representative in charge of the card room or a section of a card room. Arbitrates disputes when unusual events happen.
- BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
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