Casino ABC: Letter U
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Casino ABC: Letter U
From “Ultimate Texas Hold’em” to “Up Card”
The letter "U" has also brought us some new terms. Whether they’re from poker, blackjack, or roulette—to make sure you’re fully prepared for your next visit to MERKUR Casino — we’ll explain them to you in our usual simple and easy-to-understand way.
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Ultimate Texas Hold’em is similar to classic Texas Hold’em, except that here you play against the dealer. Using your own cards and the community cards, you try to make the strongest possible poker hand and beat the dealer . The basic concept is easy to grasp, but of course there’s a bit more to it than that.
In our in-depth article on Ultimate Texas Hold’em, we’ll explain exactly how the game works, what bets are available, and how a round of play unfolds.
Under the Gun (UTG)
In poker, “Under the Gun” (UTG for short) refers to the position immediately to the left of the big blind. Whoever sits there must be the first to decide what to do in the first round of betting. That’s not necessarily pleasant, because the other players get to watch and see what you decide first. So you have to act first, while the rest can sit back and watch. That’s why the name “Under the Gun” actually fits pretty well: you’re under immediate pressure to make a decision.
