Whyalla spends $17 million on poker machines
Whyalla gamblers spent more than $17 million on poker machines in 2006 to 2007. That is according to the latest figures released by the Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commission.
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Casino poker language:
- FULL HOUSE - A hand consisting of 3-of-a-kind and a (different) pair.
- CHASE - To continue in a hand, often at poor odds, in the hopes of catching a much better hand. "He called, chasing the flush.".
- SEAT POSITION - The actual seat a player has, normally numbered sequentially starting with 1 as the first seat to dealer's left. Not to be confused with POSITION in a particular pot. Typically unrelated to play of a hand but often important in peripheral aspects, e.g.: "Seats 1 and 10 are nonsmoking here", "Seat 5 has a good view of the table", "Seat 3 is in a high-traffic area".
- PASS - Opposite of bet. To check, if checked to. To fold, if bet to.
- BEE No. 92 (TM) - Trade name for the "diamond back" cards frequently used in casino games. Compare: RIDER BACK.
- TOP TWO PAIR - In flop games, having hole cards that make the highest possible two pair hand.
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