Record losses on poker machines
The Victorian State Opposition says gamblers have lost a record 1.53 billion dollars on poker machines over the past six months.
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Poker jargon:
- RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.
- DEAD MONEY - Money contributed to the pot by players who have folded.
- IMPLIED ODDS - A refinement to POT ODDS which includes money not yet in the pot. Considers the potential extra bets and winnings made when a player forms a very good hand.
- HIT - To make a hand or catch a card or cards that improves one's hand. "I hit a gut-shot draw on the river."
- RAGS - Board cards that are small, not suited and not in sequence, e.g., 9-5-2. When "rags flop", it is unlikely that anyone has a good hand, except possibly the big blind in an unraised pot.
- EDGE - An advantage over an opponent, either specific or subjective.
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