House rejects bill allowing Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournaments
Associated Press - May 16, 2007 11:24 PM ET The House narrowly rejected a bill today that would allow bars and restaurants to hold the popular Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournaments — the second…
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Useful poker terms:
- FULL HOUSE - A hand consisting of 3-of-a-kind and a (different) pair.
- HOYLE - Edmund Hoyle (1769-?) was the authoritative source for rules of card games. Hoyle is to card rules as Webster is to word definitions.
- FIRE - To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.
- DEAD MONEY - Money contributed to the pot by players who have folded.
- LIVE [CARD] - In Stud, a card probably not held by other players.
- CRYING CALL - A call made with little chance of ultimately winning, but marginally better than an immediate fold.
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