Texas Holdem Call Meaning
Ok quick sidenote with all the Texas Hold 'Em on TV how the hell is there no definition for it yet on here? Oh well, I guess I get the honors! Texas Hold 'Em is a type of poker game that can be played with 2-10 players. In the first betting round of Texas Holdem or Omaha, if all players fold or call the big blind the player in the big blind has an option: He or she may either check or bet. Antes Instead of Blinds. Some poker variations use antes instead of blinds. An ante is a forced bet that all players have to put in the pot before the cards are dealt.
Let's now take a closer look at Texas Holdem strategy and the pattern that is essential for beginners to learn. The chart shows how many hands you are supposed to play depending on which position you sit in at the table. Example: You are sitting as player 6 to the left of the dealer button and you have a king of spades and a 7 of spades. All-In – The trademark declaration of No-Limit Texas Hold’em, all-in is the phrase used by a player to signal that they are wagering all of their chips. You may also put an opponent all-in by betting enough to cover their entire stack should they commit to calling.
Flat Call – To only call, with emphasis on the fact that you did not raise, even though it was an option.Texas Holdem Call Meaning Dictionary
When a poker player acts, they must choose from a series of actions available to them, including checking, betting, calling, raising, and mucking. While these terms describe the nature of the action to take place, they are often not descriptive enough, and some more detail needs to be added about the action in order to clarify things. Therefore, players often add descriptive terms to their actions in order to give a clearer picture of what just occurred. For example, if a player “turbo-mucks,” or “insta-mucks” their hand, it indicates not only that a player has thrown their hand away, but that they have done so very rapidly. This often means that little or no thought was necessary. The fact that a player can muck their hand very quickly without really thinking about it provides us with some relevant insight into the content of their hand. In this case, a turbo muck often indicates that a player has missed an all or nothing draw, like a straight draw or a flush draw. Just the opposite occurs when a player makes a “tough lay down.”
When a player makes a tough laydown, they muck their hand, just as the player who turbo-mucked did. But the fact that it was a tough laydown indicates something significant about the action, that it required some serious thought. The implication here is that the player had much more than a busted draw or a weak hand. So, by more accurately describing the action that just took place, we can give a clearer picture of what actually transpired.
A flat call is a specific type of call. It is a call that is made on the flop or the turn even though raising was a option. The emphasis is on the fact that the player only called and did not raise. This is significant, because it usually indicates one of two things. Either the caller is not strong enough to raise, or they are slowplaying a big hand with the intent of raising later. This is slightly different from a “cold call,” which is a call that is made very rapidly, without any thought, even though raising may have been an option. A cold call usually indicates a hand that is not strong enough to raise. Sometimes a player will cold call a bettor with a weak hand because they do not give them credit. At other times, a player will cold call a medium strong hand in the face of intense action, or because they have a strong suspicion that their hand may be no good.
Sometimes when a player flat calls on the flop, they are making a play called “floating.” When you “float” you make a position call with nothing, with intent to bluff or bluff raise later in the hand. This is a risky play, because it requires a significant investment, and will only work when your opponent is not strong enough to call you down. Still, it can be very effective in the right situations, and it is a play that is often used by advanced players. Floating works best against players who tend to overbet weak to medium strong hands, players who often bet out of position, or players who are easily moved off their hands.
So you can see that you can draw some significant conclusions about a poker situation, not only based on the things that your opponent do, but how they do them. And the more information and clarity that you have about a given poker situation, the better equipped you will be to make the right decisions. The better you are able to absorb, process and act on information, especially small details, the better you will play and the more success you will have.
Usage: Flat Called On The Flop, Call Flat
Previous Poker Term: Fish
Next Poker Term: Floorman
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Disqualifications
If you hold a commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learner permit (CLP), you may have your CDL or CLP disqualified for a specified amount of time if you are convicted of certain offenses. A list of the most common types of convictions with the disqualification period is provided in the table below.
NOTE: You may also be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle if you are a CDL or CLP holder and are convicted of certain types of moving violations in your personal vehicle. For more information on those types of violations and other CDL rules, please visit Texas Transportation Code 522.081.
| Conviction | Disqualification Period |
|---|---|
| Alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident or commission of a felony | At least one year for first offense, lifetime for a second offense |
| Alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident or commission of a felony while operating a commercial motor vehicle placarded for hazardous materials | At least three years for first offense; lifetime for second offense |
| Two serious traffic offenses (i.e. excessive speeding, reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following too closely, etc.) within three years | 60 days |
| Three serious traffic offenses (i.e. excessive speeding, reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following too closely, etc.) within three years | 120 days |
| Railroad-highway grade crossing violations | 60 days for first offense; 120 days for second offense within 3 years; at least 1 year for third offense within 3 years |
| Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony | Lifetime |
Texas Hold’em Initiative
In an effort to improve border security, Texas has implemented the Texas Hold'em Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to reduce human and illegal contraband smuggling in commercial vehicles.
Any individual who knowingly transports an alien is subject to federal penalties, including a fine, imprisonment, and lifetime disqualification of commercial driving privileges.
Hearings
In certain circumstances, you may be eligible to request a hearing to contest the disqualification of your CDL. If the request is submitted within the required 20 days, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will send you a letter to the address on record. The letter will provide the date, time and location of the hearing. Please allow up to 120 days for a hearing to be scheduled. Requests made after the required 20 days will be denied and you will be notified by mail that the disqualification remains in effect.
Hearings are conducted in a municipal or justice court in the county where you live. During the hearing, you are responsible for providing facts to the hearing officer who will determine if the grounds for the disqualification are valid.
NOTE: If you have already been through the administrative hearing process and the decision resulted in the disqualification of your commercial driver license, you may be eligible to appeal that decision.
CDL Reinstatement Requirements
If your CDL or CLP is disqualified due to the conviction of two or more serious traffic offenses, you will not have any reinstatement requirements. The CDL/CLP is automatically reinstated after the required disqualification period if there are not any other enforcement actions against your driving record. CDL and CLP holders are not eligible to take the driver safety course.
The Department may reinstate any driver disqualified for life for offenses described below after 10 years, if that person has voluntarily entered and successfully completed an appropriate program approved by the Department*. Offenses not categorized as drug or alcohol-related do not have an established course requirement; therefore, course attendance is not required:
- Being under the influence of alcohol
- Being under the influence of a controlled substance
- Having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater while operating a CMV
- Refusing to take an alcohol test as required under implied consent law or regulations
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Using a vehicle to commit a felony other than a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance
- Driving a CMV when, as a result of prior violations committed operating a CMV, the driver's CLP or CDL is revoked, suspended, or cancelled, or the driver is disqualified from operating a CMV
- Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a CMV including, but not limited to, the crimes of motor vehicle manslaughter, homicide by motor vehicle or negligent homicide
You are not eligible to apply for reinstatement if you have been convicted of human trafficking or a felony involving the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of a controlled substance. To request reinstatement, you must be able to certify to the CDL Disqualification Reinstatement form (CDL-8) and submit it to the following address for consideration:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Issuance Services - CDL Help Desk
P.O. Box 4087
Austin, Texas 78773-0320
Upon receipt of your request for reinstatement, your driver record will be reviewed for eligibility and a notification of determination will be provided to you by mail. If you are approved for reinstatement, you will be required to apply as an original CDL applicant at your local driver license office. For additional information on obtaining a CDL, visit our webpage How do I apply for a Commercial Driver License.
*49 Code of Federal Regulations Part §383.51, Texas Transportation Code §522.082 and 37 Texas Administrative Code §16.68
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