Flush times for poker fading
After a three-year winning streak, the sparkle seems to be off the diamonds in the casino poker industry. Revenues from poker rooms throughout Nevada were down about 6 percent in July and August compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
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Poker argot:
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- ONE-EYED - The jack of hearts, jack of spades or king of diamonds. So named because the characters are drawn in profile, thus showing only one eye.
- INSIDE STRAIGHT - Four cards to a straight, where only one rank will complete the hand. E.g., 4-5-6-8 is an inside straight since only a 7 will fill (i.e., complete) the hand. Often called a GUT-SHOT. Compare: BOBTAIL STRAIGHT, OPEN-ENDED STRAIGHT.
- LATE POSITION - For a particular betting round, a player who does not have to act until most of the other players have acted.
- BET FOR VALUE - Betting a hand that, in the long run, is expected to win more than it loses. Antonym: BLUFF.
- OPEN - Make the first bet in a hand, especially in draw poker.
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