A Tradition That Cherishes Poker, Not Pumpkin Pie
At Mohegan Sun, Thanksgiving was ushered in by thousands of New Yorkers with Chinese roots who have made a casino visit an annual holiday activity.
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Poker slang:
- EXPECTATION - The long-run [dis-]advantage of a given situation, specifically without reference to any particular outcome. I.e., what you figure to win [lose] on average after a large number of repetitions of the same situation.
- 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".
- MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.
- BOARD - The exposed cards in Hold'em and stud. Also BOARD CARDS.
- CALLER - One who calls. Sometimes used collectively, as in "3 callers".
- PROP - Also PROPOSITION PLAYER. An employee of the gaming establishment whose primary purpose is to keep enough players at a table to prevent breaking up the game for lack of players. Unlike SHILLs "props" make a small hourly wage but play with their own money, winning or losing based on their skill.

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