Panel OKs bill that allows poker
Bars and restaurants would be able to hold Texas Hold Em poker tournaments under legislation that cleared a House committee Monday. However, Gov. Kathleen Blanco is opposed to House Bill 484, saying the measure would legalize Texas Hold Em across the state.
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Poker terminology:
- BEE No. 92 (TM) - Trade name for the "diamond back" cards frequently used in casino games. Compare: RIDER BACK.
- BOARD - The exposed cards in Hold'em and stud. Also BOARD CARDS.
- READ - To determine whether an opponent has a good, medium or bad hand by observing his personal behavior. An inexact science.
- POCKET ROCKETS - In Hold'em, a pair of aces for hole cards.
- IN - Still eligible to win the pot. "I'm in" is often spoken as one adds chips to the pot, calling.
- FLAT LIMIT - A variant of fixed limit where all bets are the same amount.
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