Tavern video poker games face new regulations
Not all gaming regulations work in players’ favor. Interests of operators, state and players alike must be taken under consideration. But make no mistake. If it’s a choice between games that are regulated and games that are not, players are far better off with regulated games. For those used to playing tavern video poker games that are for amusement only and NOT gaming devices — wink, wink …
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Poker argot:
- TAP - In no-limit games, to wager all of one's money in one bet.
- SHORT-STACKED - Playing with a only a small amount of money, thus limiting one's risk and reward.
- DEAD MAN'S HAND - Generically: two pair, aces and eights. Specifically: the black aces, black eights and nine of diamonds. The hand Wild Bill Hickok was holding when he was shot to death.
- PASSED OUT. - A hand in which nobody opens. What happens next is a function of the game being played.
- POSSIBLE [STRAIGHT/FLUSH] - Up cards that quite possibly could lead to a straight and/or a flush.
- STRAIGHT FLUSH - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence and the same suit.
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