Man in poker robbery gets 180-day sentence
A man was given a 180-day sentence for robbing a poker arcade when he got upset after he lost $180 for playing poker. Superior Court Associate Judge Ramona V. Manglona sentenced Genero Vega Lansangan to two years in prison, all suspended except for 180 days, for theft of property over $250.
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Poker lexicon:
- ANTE - A small bet all players are required to make before a hand is dealt. Not all games have an ante. Related terms: BLIND, FORCED BET.
- 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.
- BEE No. 92 (TM) - Trade name for the "diamond back" cards frequently used in casino games. Compare: RIDER BACK.
- MARKED CARDS - Cards that have been (illegally) altered so that their value can be read from the back.
- OPENER - The player who opens the betting, especially in draw poker. A hand may have no openers, in which case it is PASSED OUT, i.e., new hands are dealt.
- BICYCLE - The best possible low hand: A-2-3-4-5. More common term: WHEEL.
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