Two offer pleas in federal video poker investigation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A political supporter of former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford has reached a plea deal as part of a federal investigation into video poker and public corruption.
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Poker terminology:
- BRODERICK CRAWFORD - In Hold'em, hole cards of 10-4. From the 1950s TV series "Highway Patrol", starring Broderick Crawford.
- DEAD MONEY - Money contributed to the pot by players who have folded.
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.
- STACKED [DECK] - A deck that has been arranged to give one player a huge advantage. Also: RIGGED.
- BICYCLE - The best possible low hand: A-2-3-4-5. More common term: WHEEL.
- BACK DOOR - Applies to a hand that was made in the last card or two, specifically not a hand the player was originally planning on having. Most often applied to straights and flushes.
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