European Commission Launches Probe into UIGEA Fairness
The European Commission, the legal arm of the European Union, announced on Monday the launching of a probe into United States rules preventing European gambling companies from offering their services to American customers. The probe…
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Useful poker information:
- TRIP - Three of a specific kind, as in "Trip sixes".
- SPLIT [THE POT] - To split the pot between two or more players. Related term: QUARTER.
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- OVERCALL - To call a bet after one or more players already called.
- FREE CARD - A card dealt after all players checked in a betting round.
- TOP TWO PAIR - In flop games, having hole cards that make the highest possible two pair hand.
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