House Hearing Examines Burdensome UIGEA Regulations
On Wednesday morning, a subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee convened to discuss ‘Proposed UIGEA Regulations: Burden without Benefit? The hearing came as federal regulators continue to consider comments made…
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Useful poker terms:
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
- BIG SLICK - In Texas Hold'em, hole cards of A-K, suited or not.
- BLANK - Used in describing stud and Hold'em games. Refers to a dealt card that does not offer any value; stating the actual rank and suit would detract from a description of the hand. "The last card was a blank.".
- DECLARE - In high/low games, declaring one's hand as high or low or both ways (usually done with chips in hand). Usually played in home games; casinos tend to play CARDS SPEAK.
- EDGE - An advantage over an opponent, either specific or subjective.
- STUD - Any of several poker games in which some of each players' cards are exposed.
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