No ATMS Near Poker Machines
The 3000 ATMs estimated to be either in or near gambling spots in Australia may have to be relocated if Peter Costello gets his way. The Federal Treasurer has spoken out against the cash machines being located so conveniently near poker rooms and casinos. This announcement comes on the heels of a rumored consideration of a ruling that would allow pubs to add more poker machines than they currently have…
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Poker slang:
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.
- STUD - Any of several poker games in which some of each players' cards are exposed.
- OPEN-ENDED STRAIGHT - Four cards to a straight which can be completed by drawing a card at either end. E.g., 6-7-8-9 is an open-ended straight. Also: BOBTAIL STRAIGHT. Compare: INSIDE STRAIGHT.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- SUICIDE KING - King of Hearts. So named because in the drawing the king appears to be stabbing himself in the head.
- POT ODDS - The amount of money in the pot divided by the amount of money you must bet in order to call. Often used to determine if a pot offers enough reward to play on the come.
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