US Online Poker Study Postponed

August 4 - Shelley Berkley’s HR 2140 to study the online poker industry will not be dealt with before September as Congress convenes for the summer.

SHOWDOWN - The point at the end of the hand where all active players reveal their cards and the pot is awarded to the winner(s).
IMPLIED ODDS - A refinement to POT ODDS which includes money not yet in the pot. Considers the potential extra bets and winnings made when a player forms a very good hand.
OPENER - The player who opens the betting, especially in draw poker. A hand may have no openers, in which case it is PASSED OUT, i.e., new hands are dealt.
SPLIT [OPENERS] - In draw poker, to discard one or more openers, usually to draw to a straight or flush. Normally requires the opener to declare the act and retain the discards so that the act of opening can later be validated.
RAIL - A barrier dividing the card playing area from a public area.
S&M - Sklansky & Malmuth. Generally refers to the ideas and algorithms published by these two authors. When used in a 7-card stud context, often refers to "7 Card Stud For Advanced Players", and when used in a Hold'em context, often refers to "Texas Hold'em For Advanced Players".

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