Mansion Poker Parts Ways with Ongame Network

October 9 - Mansion Poker will join the iPoker network, leaving Ongame just as they get ready to launch their innovative P5 Poker Engine.

BACK DOOR - Applies to a hand that was made in the last card or two, specifically not a hand the player was originally planning on having. Most often applied to straights and flushes.
BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
OPEN - Make the first bet in a hand, especially in draw poker.
ROYAL FLUSH - An ace-high straight flush, the best possible hand in regular poker.
HOLE CARDS - In Stud and Hold'em, the face-down cards dealt to each player.
RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.

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