Poker players group spent $283,000 lobbying in 2Q
The Poker Players Alliance spent $283,000 in the second quarter to lobby in favor of licensed and regulated Internet poker in the U.S., according to a disclosure report filed July 21.
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Poker lingo:
- RERAISE - To raise after an opponent has raised.
- BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
- BOARD - The exposed cards in Hold'em and stud. Also BOARD CARDS.
- FISH - A player who loses money. An old saying is "If you can't spot the fish at the table, *you* are the fish.".
- OPEN-ENDED STRAIGHT - Four cards to a straight which can be completed by drawing a card at either end. E.g., 6-7-8-9 is an open-ended straight. Also: BOBTAIL STRAIGHT. Compare: INSIDE STRAIGHT.
- ROYAL FLUSH - An ace-high straight flush, the best possible hand in regular poker.
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