New Florida Poker Law Raises Stakes
In the state of Florida in the southern United States a victory of sorts has happened for poker players and poker room operators. Recent changes in Florida law now allow games of No Limit cash tables. Buy ins of more than $100 are now allowed, with blinds set at either $1/2 and $2/5…
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Poker glossary:
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- SMALL BLIND - In games with two blinds the first blind is the SMALL BLIND because it is usually one-half (or less) the second or large blind.
- STUD - Any of several poker games in which some of each players' cards are exposed.
- NO-LIMIT POKER - A game where there is no maximum bet; a player can wager any amount (perhaps above some minimum) up to whatever money is on the table in front of him.
- FOUR OF A KIND - A hand containing all four cards of the same rank.
- STRAIGHT - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence but not in suit.
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