Editing Pinochle (section)

===Check===
Check pinochle<ref name="The New Complete Hoyle Revised"/> is a gambling variant of three-hand. It is the same as to 1000, except that players keep track of "checks". If playing for $1 stakes, each check gained means that the other two players owe a dollar. The following events cause a gain or loss of checks.

* Flush or run  +1 check
* Aces  +1 check
* Roundtable +2 checks (marriage in each suit)
: Note that checks for meld can be earned either by the bidder or non-bidder. Checks are kept even if the bid is not made.
* Looking at the "talon" and losing the hand (either by conceding or playing) −1 check
* Playing the hand and losing −1 additional check 
* Not looking at the talon and conceding 300 points. – no gain or loss of checks (happens when forced to bid)
* Double marriage (two marriages in same suit) +1 check 
* Double pinochle +1 check 
* Double aces, double kings, double queens, or double jacks +2 checks 
* Winning the game +5 or +10 checks
* 7 nines  +5 or +10 checks (do not need to win the bid to get credit)