Former sheriff, deputies charged in video poker case
RALEIGH (AP) — Former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford and three former deputies have been charged for accepting money to protect an illegal video poker ring in western North Carolina, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday. (Credit: “By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Writer “)
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Casino poker language:
- BET - To put money into the pot, pursuant to the rules of the game, thus maintaining a chance of winning the pot.
- LOCK - A hand that cannot be beat under any circumstances. Also: NUTS.
- ON TILT - Playing worse (usually, more aggressively) than usual because a player has become emotionally upset.
- HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
- RING GAME - A standard game where players can come and go as they choose. The opposite of TOURNAMENT.
- FULL OF - Describes a full house. "Fives full of queens" is 5-5-5-Q-Q.
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