Some legislators not willing to gamble on video poker
Some local legislators have mixed feelings about Gov. Rendells proposal to legalize video poker to fund higher education, which came up during state budget hearings this week.
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Useful poker information:
- BIG SLICK - In Texas Hold'em, hole cards of A-K, suited or not.
- COMPUTER HAND - Texas Hold'em hole cards of Q-7 offsuit. More generically, any hand that computer analysis/simulation determines is positive but turns out to be difficult to play in practice.
- WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
- BAD GAME - Any game in which you figure to be the loser, because the other players are better than you.
- BLANK - Used in describing stud and Hold'em games. Refers to a dealt card that does not offer any value; stating the actual rank and suit would detract from a description of the hand. "The last card was a blank.".
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
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