Poker game a big deal at area tables

“Texas Hold ‘em Poker” can be a great pastime for anyone up to a challenge. Josh Shipton, although most people know him as Doc, owns “Big Doc Poker.

SHILL - A card room employee who plays with House money, and does not share in any of his (her) winnings or losses. Shills are used to facilitate starting games, and keeping them going. Compare: PROP.
ALL-IN - To have all of one's chips in the pot. A player who is all-in cannot be forced out of the pot by more betting, but is only eligible to win that portion of the pot he has contributed to. Generally, a SIDE POT is created each time a player is all-in.
OPENERS - Cards in a hand that qualify a player to open the betting.
ANTE - A small bet all players are required to make before a hand is dealt. Not all games have an ante. Related terms: BLIND, FORCED BET.
ROYAL FLUSH - An ace-high straight flush, the best possible hand in regular poker.
TURN - The fourth community card in Hold'em.

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