30 people charged in Winnipeg poker club raids opt out of court fight
WINNIPEG - About half of more than five dozen poker players arrested during raids at three Winnipeg clubs have chosen to take a counselling program instead of fighting gaming-related charges in court.
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Useful poker information:
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
- SHOWDOWN - The point at the end of the hand where all active players reveal their cards and the pot is awarded to the winner(s).
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- DOOR [CARD] - A player's first upcard in stud games.
- BIG BOBTAIL - An open-ended 4-card straight flush.
- GOOD GAME - A game with players worse than you so that you can expect to win a lot of money.
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