Legality of poker a matter of opinion, says lawyer: Legal advice should be sought: minister
There is still doubt in at least one lawyers mind if playing poker is criminal here in the province.
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Poker lexicon:
- FLOP - [1] In Hold'em, the first three community cards, dealt simultaneously. [2] To deal a flop, or to make a hand on a flop. "I flopped trips".
- 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.
- ACTION - Money that is being bet. "NO ACTION" means a hand or game has few bettors and fewer raisers. "Gimme some action" is ostensibly a plea for calls and raises.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- RAKE - Money taken from each pot and given to the house in return for hosting the game. Usually a percentage of the pot (5%-10%) up to some maximum amount.
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.

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