Four Republican Congressman call for UIGEA ‘Unlawful Internet Gambling’ Clarification
An open letter written by four Republican Congressman to the heads of the Federal Reserve Board and U.S. Treasury calls for a more ‘deliberative’ approach for crafting regulations for the implementation of the UIGEA…
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Poker argot:
- WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
- DRAW OUT - To catch a card that improves your situation from a losing hand to a winning hand, especially when you beat someone holding a hand that usually figures to win.
- BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
- 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.
- SET - In Hold'em, three of a kind where two of the cards are hole cards.
- BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
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