Greek Architecture. a portico, usually a detached portico of considerable length, that is used as a promenade or meeting place. stoa.
A check-raise in poker is a common deceptive play in which a player checks early in a betting round, hoping someone else will open. The player who checked then raises in the same round.
History â How To Play â Rules â Odds â Strategy. Poker is a competitive card game among several players. In this game, the dealer will not interfere with the gameplay; he will just deal the cards and pay winnings. The casinos or poker venues make money by taking a percentage of the winnings or charging players a fee.