In this mini-series within a larger series of articles for those new to live poker, I've been discussing all of the different kinds of buttons that you might encounter at casino poker tables. There's much more to explain, so let's get right to it.
The Kill & Half-Kill Buttons
"Kill" is one of those words that has a specific and non-obvious meaning in poker that seems completely divorced from its more familiar use outside of the game.
In poker, a "kill pot" means a hand in which the stakes of the game are doubled from their usual amount.