Poker Court Case Set for May 15
Over the past several months, we have followed the court case of poker player Lee Rousso, who has challenged his state’s gambling laws. A court appearance, which was scheduled for April 25, was postponed this week yet again, and is now scheduled for May 15.
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Poker glossary:
- PROP - Also PROPOSITION PLAYER. An employee of the gaming establishment whose primary purpose is to keep enough players at a table to prevent breaking up the game for lack of players. Unlike SHILLs "props" make a small hourly wage but play with their own money, winning or losing based on their skill.
- RIDER BACK (TM) - A brand of playing cards that feature a bicycle rider on the back of the cards. Often used in home games. Compare: BEE No. 92.
- CALLER - One who calls. Sometimes used collectively, as in "3 callers".
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- FLOORMAN - The casino representative in charge of the card room or a section of a card room. Arbitrates disputes when unusual events happen.
- POCKET ROCKETS - In Hold'em, a pair of aces for hole cards.
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