Poker Arrests Ignite Gambling Debate
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - A town judge in Mount Pleasant says Texas Hold Em poker is a game of skill - which could affect how the card game is treated in South Carolina.
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Poker argot:
- CRYING CALL - A call made with little chance of ultimately winning, but marginally better than an immediate fold.
- LIVE BLIND - The last and largest blind bet may or may not be LIVE. If LIVE, the blind bettor has the option of "raising" his own blind in the event the bet is called around to him. This is normal, and is sometimes referred to as "blinds are live".
- UNDER THE GUN - The position that has to act first in a round of betting.
- MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.
- SHORT-STACKED - Playing with a only a small amount of money, thus limiting one's risk and reward.
- RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.
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