Nova Scotia bar owner faces fine for allowing poker tournament
TRURO, N.S. (CP) - A Nova Scotia bar owner has been fined $1,000 for allowing gaming at his business. Kevin Dawe, who owns Calico’s Lounge in Truro, was charged following a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament in January. Defence lawyer Joel Pink entered the guilty plea on Dawe’s behalf Wednesday.
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Poker glossary:
- WIRED [PAIR] - A pair in the hole. In 5-card stud, a door card that pairs the hole card.
- BARN - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.
- COMMUNITY CARDS - Cards that are available for every player to use in making a hand. Usually dealt face up somewhere in the middle of the table.
- POCKET ROCKETS - In Hold'em, a pair of aces for hole cards.
- LAY ODDS - To give favorable odds to an opponent.
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