New Power Hour Delivers Double Rewards at UB.com and Absolute Poker

December Ushers in Designated ‘Power’ Hours at the Pair of Online Poker Rooms, Where Players Will Now Earn Double UB and AP Points

HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
REBUY - [1] To purchase additional chips after an initial buy-in, usually after losing most or all of the previous buy-in. This term is most often used in certain tournaments where if one loses all one's chips, or falls below a certain minimum chip level, for an additional sum of money one can purchase a fixed amount of additional tournament chips. Usually there is a time limit (The "REBUY PERIOD") as to how long rebuys are allowed. [2] The additional chips "rebought" in tournament play.
ROYAL FLUSH - An ace-high straight flush, the best possible hand in regular poker.
SUICIDE KING - King of Hearts. So named because in the drawing the king appears to be stabbing himself in the head.
MANIAC - A player who bets, raises and reraises without regard to the quality of his hand. Most often found in flop games.
TOP TWO PAIR - In flop games, having hole cards that make the highest possible two pair hand.

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