The Poker Association of Independent Retailers - What a PAIR
If an organization devoted to poker is going to use an acronym, it might as well be related to the game, and a recently formed outfit designed to help companies in the poker merchandise arena has followed suit. The Poker Association of Independent Retailers - or PAIR - helps these companies by funneling their wares through an online mall, a gateway to poker products. Companies participating will have the benefit of the one stop shop website, along with search functions and other tools…
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Useful poker information:
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- SUITED - Two or more cards all the same suit. Ant: OFF-SUIT.
- FORCED BET - In some stud games a player may be required to make a bet to start the action on the first card. This is similar conceptually to blinds and antes, but in this case is dependent on the cards shown rather than player position. Usually the weakest hand is forced to bet.
- PAY OFF - Calling a bet with little expectation of winning, unless the opponent is bluffing.
- RERAISE - To raise after an opponent has raised.
- PAT - Holding or being dealt a pat hand. "I'm pat" would mean "I don't want to draw any cards.
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