Payback on video poker machines is an open book

The differences between playing traditional video/reel slots and playing video poker always create confusion among casino-goers, as this reader’s question shows:

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Fri, March 7th, 2008

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Poker lexicon:

  • ON THE COME - A situation where the player does not have a complete hand but hopes to make one if the right cards come up.
  • SEAT POSITION - The actual seat a player has, normally numbered sequentially starting with 1 as the first seat to dealer's left. Not to be confused with POSITION in a particular pot. Typically unrelated to play of a hand but often important in peripheral aspects, e.g.: "Seats 1 and 10 are nonsmoking here", "Seat 5 has a good view of the table", "Seat 3 is in a high-traffic area".
  • HOLE CARDS - In Stud and Hold'em, the face-down cards dealt to each player.
  • BEE No. 92 (TM) - Trade name for the "diamond back" cards frequently used in casino games. Compare: RIDER BACK.
  • PASS - Opposite of bet. To check, if checked to. To fold, if bet to.
  • STAND OFF - To call a raise. "Opener raises, I stand off".
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