Several sheriffs linked to federal video poker investigation
ASHEVILLE At least three sheriffs are involved in the video poker scandal that has rocked part of South Carolina and the western part of North Carolina, according to a federal court document released today.
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Poker lexicon:
- DECLARE - In high/low games, declaring one's hand as high or low or both ways (usually done with chips in hand). Usually played in home games; casinos tend to play CARDS SPEAK.
- DEAD MAN'S HAND - Generically: two pair, aces and eights. Specifically: the black aces, black eights and nine of diamonds. The hand Wild Bill Hickok was holding when he was shot to death.
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
- SHOWDOWN - The point at the end of the hand where all active players reveal their cards and the pot is awarded to the winner(s).
- MITES AND LICE - A hand consisting of two pair, threes over twos.
- STAND OFF - To call a raise. "Opener raises, I stand off".
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