Poker Event Raises Big Dollars
The youth charities that served as beneficiaries from what has been touted as “the largest Poker Run in North America” have a lot to celebrate as the 15th annual Emerald Coast Poker Run raised more than $200k. The poker run, which is one of the biggest events of Boat Week, was a huge success with more than 170 volunteers and 255 boats taking part in the fun, fundraising event. The Emerald Coast Foundation is the main beneficiary of the event, which uses money to help youth outfits in the area such as the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA.
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Poker jargon:
- TIGHT - [1] A style of play that entails playing fewer hands than average. Antonym: LOOSE. [2] A FULL HOUSE.
- MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.
- POSITION - One's location in the betting sequence, relative to the players still in the hand. First position is first to act.
- CHASE - To continue in a hand, often at poor odds, in the hopes of catching a much better hand. "He called, chasing the flush.".
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.
- BIG BOBTAIL - An open-ended 4-card straight flush.
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