Massive Online Poker Cheating Scandal Uncovered
I knew there had to be a reason why I was so bad at online poker. It’s got nothing to do with my skill level at all. It’s that the winners are cheating . Really, it’s the only explanation, right? Laugh all you want, but in the case of Absolute Poker, this really seems to be the case. The details of how the cheating was discovered make for exhausting but fascinating ongoing reading (and …
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Casino poker language:
- TRIP - Three of a specific kind, as in "Trip sixes".
- BLANK - Used in describing stud and Hold'em games. Refers to a dealt card that does not offer any value; stating the actual rank and suit would detract from a description of the hand. "The last card was a blank.".
- STAND OFF - To call a raise. "Opener raises, I stand off".
- HOLE CARDS - In Stud and Hold'em, the face-down cards dealt to each player.
- 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.
- BET FOR VALUE - Betting a hand that, in the long run, is expected to win more than it loses. Antonym: BLUFF.
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