Poker Players Alliance Strongly Supports Wexler Introduction of ‘Skill Game’ Legislation
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a grassroots advocacy group of nearly 550,000 members, today enthusiastically supports Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) legislation that clarifies existing law and provides rightful protections for poker and other games of skill under both the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) and the WIRE Act of 1961.
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Casino poker language:
- MIDDLE POSITION - Betting positions approximately halfway around the table from the first player to act.
- QUALIFIER - A minimum standard that a hand must meet in order to win. Usually applied to the lowball side of a high-low split pot.
- WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
- STRAIGHT FLUSH - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence and the same suit.
- FLAT CALL - To call a bet. Emphasizes that the caller did not raise.
- TAP - In no-limit games, to wager all of one's money in one bet.
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