Casino Gambling: What's Hot Now: Poker Hands - What Beats What

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Poker Hands - What Beats What
Nov 19th 2012, 11:08

The game of poker is very popular all over the world. You’ll want to learn how to play poker in the future, but for right now, here are the standard hand rankings for poker games played with a standard English deck of 52 cards (no jokers or wild cards). These five-card hands are listed from the best to the worst.

Royal Flush

A royal flush is the highest straight of cards, all in one suit: 10-J-Q-K-A. This hand is very tough to make. Being dealt this hand in five-card stud poker will happen about once in every 649,000 hands. In five card draw (or video poker), it will happen about once in every 40,000 hands.

Straight Flush

A straight flush consists of a straight, all in one suit. The lowest straight flush is A-2-3-4-5. Players usually consider the highest straight flush to be 9-10-J-Q-K, although technically, a royal flush is still a straight flush also â€" and is the highest.

Four of a Kind

Four of a kind is a hand that contains four of the same card, such as four sevens or four Jacks. Because twos (deuces) are rated the lowest and aces the highest in poker, four aces is the highest four of a kind. When two or more players have four of a kind, the highest four of a kind wins. So, four deuces can’t beat any other four of a kind, and four aces can’t be beaten by any other four of a kind.

Full House

A full house is a pair and three of a kind. When two or more players hold full houses it is the three of a kind that will determine the winner. So, aces-full (three aces with any pair) beats any other full house, and deuces-full can not beat any other full house.

In a community card game such as Texas Hold’em, two players may hold a hand such as three deuces, in this case, the higher pair will determine the winning hand.

Flush

A flush is any five cards of the same suit. An ace-high flush is higher (and beats) a king-high flush, regardless of the other cards in each hand. When two or more players hold a flush, the hands are compared card-to-card until one hand wins (the highest next card wins, such as when A-7-6-3-2 beats A-7-5-4-3). Two flush hands that are all the same (such as K-J-9-4-3 in hearts against K-J-9-4-3 in clubs) results in a tie. No suit trumps another suit in poker.

Straight

A straight is five cards that all connect â€" five cards in a row, such as 7-6-5-4-3. When two or more players hold a straight, the hand with the highest starting card wins, thus a Jack-high straight (J-10-9-8-7) beats a five-high straight (5-4-3-2-A) even though the five-high contains an ace.

Three of a Kind

Three of a kind is any hand that holds three of the same cards (except one that has three of a kind and a pair, which is a full-house), such as 2-3-7-7-7 (a set of sevens). When two or more players hold three of a kind, the highest set (aces are highest, deuces lowest) wins.

In a community card game such as Texas Hold’em, two players may hold the same three of a kind. In this case, the highest fourth card in the hand will decide the winner. If both of these cards are the same (such as A-A-A-9-5 against A-A-A-9-4), the higher fifth card will determine the winner.

Two Pair

Two pair is a hand that contains a single card and two pairs of cards, such as 2-8-8-Q-Q. When two or more players hold two-pair hands, the hand with the highest pair wins, such as 2-8-8-Q-Q beating 3-7-7-9-9. When one of the pairs is the same, such as K-K-7-7-4 against K-K-5-5-A, the deciding factor is the next pair. In this case, the sevens beat the fives.

When both the pairs match, such as 6-6-4-4-3 against 6-6-4-4-2, the single card will determine the winner. In this case the 6-6-4-4-3 hand wins because the three is higher than the deuce.

One Pair

One pair is a hand with three mixed cards and a single pair. When two or more players hold one-pair hands, the highest pair wins. When two players hold the same pair, such as A-A-7-4-3 and A-A-7-4-2, the winning hand is the one with the next highest card. In this instance, the sevens also match as do the fours, but the player with the three beats the player with the deuce.

High Card

A high card hand is one with nothing that matches, no straight, and no flush. When two or more players hold high-card hands, the highest card wins. When the highest card (or subsequent cards) match, the final highest card wins, such as when A-K-7-6-5 beats A-K-6-4-2.

These hands do not reflect wild-card games. In games with wild cards, a five of a kind beats a royal flush. If you want to give poker a try, you should consider playing some free online poker games first.

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Casino Gambling: What's Hot Now: Dealing Holdem

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Dealing Holdem
Nov 19th 2012, 11:08

The Showdown - The players turn over thier hands to determine the winner.

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The cards are turned over to determne a winner

To determine the winner, the players may use any combination of their two hole cards and the five cards on the "Board" (Table) to form the highest five-card hand. A sixth card is nver used to break a tie. If two players tie the pot is split.

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Casino Gambling: What's Hot Now: crapsterminology

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crapsterminology
Nov 19th 2012, 11:08

2-Way: Player betting one roll wager for himself AND the dealers.
3-Way Craps: A bet made in units of 3 with one unit on 2, one unit on 3, and one unit on 12.
Aces: Betting that the next roll will be the total sum of 2. Also called Snake Eyes.
Any Craps: A bet that the next roll will be 2, 3, or 12.
Any Seven: A bet that the next roll will be 7.
Big Red: Another word for seven. Players will not use the world seven at the table.
Black: Dealer slang for $100 gaming chips which in most casinos are black.
Bones: Another name for dice.
Boxcars: Slang for the 12. Also called midnight.
Boxman: Table supervisor who sits between the dealers and opposite the stickman.
Box Numbers: These are the place bet numbers; 4-5-6-8-9-10.
Boys or The Boys: Slang for the Dealers.
Cold Dice: Expression used to describe the table when no one is making their point.
Color In: What you say when cashing out smaller valued chips for larger valued chips when leaving the craps table. Come bet: A bet made after the oint is established. It is exactly like a pass line bet.
Come out roll: The first roll of the dice to establish a point. Comp: Complimentary or freebies provided to players based on their action.
Crap Numbers: The numbers 2,3 and 12.
Craps Check: Betting on any craps during the come out roll to hedge your pass line bet.
Don't Come bet: A don't pass bet made after the point is established.
Don't Pass bet: A bet that the shooter will not make his point.
Double odds: An odds bet that is twice the size as the original pass/come bet. Some casinos offer higher odds.
Eye in the Sky: Surveillance department or the cameras in the ceiling to watch the players and dealers.
Front Line: Another name for a pass line bet.
Garden: Slang for the field bet.
George: A player who is a good tipper.
Green: Dealer slang for $25 gaming chips which in most casinos are green.
Hard Way: A bet on 4, 6, 8, or 10 that wins only if the dice roll as pairs; 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5.
Hi-Lo: A one roll bet on 2 & 12
Hi-Lo-Yo: A one roll bet on 2,12 & 11.
Hop bet: A bet that the next roll will result in one particular combination of the dice, such as; 3-5. 2-2, 3-3, 4-4 etc. Horn bet: A bet that the next roll will be 2, 3, 11, or 12, made in multiples of 4, with one unit on each of the numbers.
Horn High bet: A bet made in multiples of 5 with one unit on 3 of the horn numbers, and two units on the "high" number (number 12).
Hot Dice or Hot Table: When players are winning or a player is rolling a lot of numbers.
Inside Numbers: Place bets on the numbers 5-6 -8-9 Lay bet : A bet that a 7 will be rolled before the number you are placing (4,5,6,8,9, or 10) comes up.
Lay-Out: The printed area on the felt where wagers can be placed.
Lay Odds: After a point has been established an additional odds bet can be made that will win if the original don't pass bet wins.
Little Joe: Slang for a pair of twos or Hard 4.
Marker: The plastic disk used to mark the point. One side is printed “on” and the other “off”.
Mark the Point: The dealer puts the Puck on the layout to indicate the point number.
Midnight: Slang for the 12. Also called box cars.
Natural: A seven or 11 thrown on the come out roll for a winning bet.
One Roll Bet: A bet in craps that is one or lost in a single roll. Odds Bet: An additional wager made in addition to the pass line bet.
Off: What you say to indicate that they are not active on the next roll of the dice.
Off and On: Refers to the way that Dealers pays off COME BETS when a new come bet is the same number as one already established.
On: This means that your bets are working or in action.
Outside Numbers: Place bets on the 4-10 â€"5-9.
Parlay: Adding your winnings to an original bet and wagering it all. Pass Line Bet: A wager made on the come out roll in which you are betting that the shooter will make the point.
Place bet: A bet that a particular number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) will be rolled before a 7 is rolled.
Point: The number established by the come out roll.
Proposition Bet: A wager on one of the bets in the center of the layout.
Right Better: A player with a bet on the pass line.
Rack: The grooved rail where you keep your chips.
Seven Out: Expression when a shooter rolls a seven before making their point thus losing the pass line bet.
Shooter: The player rolling the dice.
Snake Eyes: Slang for the number 2. Also called aces.
Stickman: The dealer with the stick that pushed the dice to the shooter and calls the rolls.
Toke: Another word for a tip.
World Bet:A bet on the horn numbers along with any seven. (2-3-11-12)
Wrong Bettor:[bA player betting against the shooter.
Yo or Yo-leven: The word used for rolling an eleven so as to not confuse it with “seven.”

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Casino Gambling: What's Hot Now: comp

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comp
Nov 19th 2012, 11:08

The word comp is short for complimentary. Comps are freebies that the casino gives to its customers as a reward for their business. It is a way to promote good will and to entice player loyalty to the establishment. The comp game is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the casino experience.

Many players are under the impression that comps are only for the high rollers who spend thousands of dollars each visit. But this is not true. There are different levels of comps depending on the amount of play you give the casinos but most players can usually get something in return for their play. Comps can range from free hats and pens given out as promotions to the ultimate comp of free Food, Room and Beverage (RFB). Free drinks are the universal comp that is given to all players. Most casino will serve you free drinks while you are playing at the slots or table games. Casino Rate is another comp that is fairly easy to obtain. The casinos like you staying and playing at their establishment. In return they are willing to give you a discount on the room rate. If you play enough you can get a full room comp. A buffet or coffee shop comp is also fairly easy to obtain in most places.

In order to qualify for comps you need to do two things. First of all you have to get your play rated. This means signing up for the player's club and using you card whenever you play the machines. When you play table games you have to ask the pit boss to rate your play. The second thing you must do when looking for a comp is ASK. No one will come up to you and ask if you are hungry and would like a free meal. You will have to ask for want you want. If your play qualifies for the comp you are looking for you will get it. If not you are told you don't have enough play you can then inquire as to how much play is required for the comp you are seeking.

If you are looking for a food comp it is best to do this while you are playing. If you are playing the machines you will need to speak to a casino host. You can tell one of the slot attendants that you would like to speak to a casino host and ask them to page one for you. If you are playing the tables you can ask the pit boss.

For a room comp you will want to speak to a casino host before you check out. If you don't have a casino host, you can call the hotel operator and as to be connected with one. Tell them you are getting ready to check out and would like to know if you qualify for and reduction in your room rate. Many people don't bother doing this because they don't think they had enough play to qualify for a free room or reduced rate. You may find that you have more play than you figured but you won't know until you ask. Although you can do this on check out, I find it better ti introduce myself to a host shortly after I check in. This way they can help you along the way and even tell you how much play is required for a food or room comp.

The most important thing to remember when trying to obtain a comp is that you have to ask. Just be sure that you ask politely. Never demand a comp and please remember to thank the person who gave you the comp. A simple thank you goes a long way.

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