Back to basics: Choosing a poker operator
LAST SEPTEMBER the gambling powers-that-be finally laid their cards on the table and the law over poker in pubs became clearer. When it confirmed that pubs were allowed to host limited-stakes gaming, a bewildering array of poker operators started to cater for the demand.
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Poker glossary:
- 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.
- JOKER - A 53rd card in the deck, distinct from the others, used as a wild card or as a BUG.
- 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.
- GUT SHOT - A draw to an inside straight, as in 2-3-4-6.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- FLUSH - A poker hand consisting of five cards all one suit.
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