Priest Plays Poker for Church Rebuild
A South Carolina priest made headlines this week when he starred in a new poker competition on US television this week.
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Poker glossary:
- FLAT CALL - To call a bet. Emphasizes that the caller did not raise.
- OPEN-HANDED - A category of games characterized by a part of each player's hand being exposed.
- FORCED BET - In some stud games a player may be required to make a bet to start the action on the first card. This is similar conceptually to blinds and antes, but in this case is dependent on the cards shown rather than player position. Usually the weakest hand is forced to bet.
- RAKE - Money taken from each pot and given to the house in return for hosting the game. Usually a percentage of the pot (5%-10%) up to some maximum amount.
- HOOK - A Jack. So named because the "J" resembles a hook.
- 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.
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