European Poker News Briefs, May 15, 2009

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Poker glossary:

• 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.
• FULL OF - Describes a full house. "Fives full of queens" is 5-5-5-Q-Q.
• FLOORMAN - The casino representative in charge of the card room or a section of a card room. Arbitrates disputes when unusual events happen.
• SHOWDOWN - The point at the end of the hand where all active players reveal their cards and the pot is awarded to the winner(s).
• AMERICAN AIRLINES - In Hold'em, a pair of Aces in the hole. Better known (at least in rec.gambling) as POCKET ROCKETS.
• LOCK - A hand that cannot be beat under any circumstances. Also: NUTS.