In this regular feature, columnist Max Drayman answers player's questions about Internet gambling.

Got a question? Ask Max

5 April 2004
When dealing Texas Holdem is there any occasion that cards are burned before dealing?

Jennifer

The Short Answer: Yes.

The Details: In a regular, brick and mortar casino burning a card or two off the deck before the deal is a gesture of fair-play to show players than the cards haven't been stacked. For online games there is no "stacking" since no one ever touches the cards so it's not typical for the casino to include a "burn" animation at the beginning of a hand. Some games do, some don't. It depends on the software in question.

5 April 2004
Can you describe a High Roller?

Thanks, Sally

The Short Answer: $$$$

The Details: Seriously though, it _is_ about the money. A high roller in one place may not be considered a high roller in another, but one good way to tell is to look at the VIP programs at various online casinos. An informal survey will show that if someone wagers an aggregate of say $50,000 per month then that will get them in the VIP door at some casinos. At others it's $100,000. Almost all casinos will have rolled out the VIP carpet at the $250,000 price point. Above that and the casinos start sending out the jets to fly their customers to the vacation spot of their choice. When the casino contacts you to ask what goodies they can offer you, you know you're getting into the high roller category.

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