Canadian student wins PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
Steve Paul-Ambrose, a 22 year-old student from the University of Waterloo in Canada, won PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) late last week. The third edition of the tournament was hosted by Kerzner International’s famous Atlantis Resort and Casino on Paradise Island (Bahamas). Paul-Ambrose won $1,363,100 and a seat into the WPT Championship event worth $25,000, after qualifying in one of PokerStars online satellites for just $100.
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Useful poker terms:
- S&M - Sklansky & Malmuth. Generally refers to the ideas and algorithms published by these two authors. When used in a 7-card stud context, often refers to "7 Card Stud For Advanced Players", and when used in a Hold'em context, often refers to "Texas Hold'em For Advanced Players".
- OVERPAIR - In Hold'em, a pair in the hole that is larger than any community card on the board.
- HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
- STEAM - Playing wildly, calling and raising a lot, because one is upset. Compare: ON TILT.
- FISH - A player who loses money. An old saying is "If you can't spot the fish at the table, *you* are the fish.".
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
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