Mike Matusow Wins the TOC
It was just four months ago that Mike “The Mouth” Matusow finished in ninth place at the main event of the World Series of Poker; even though that was the worst finish, he still bagged $1 million for his efforts. When he came into the WSOP Tournament of Champions, he claimed to be playing the best poker of his life; he then went on to prove it, winning the TOC and claiming his second $1 million prize of 2005.
“Mike Matusow has once again proven that he’s more than just “The Mouth”", said Howard Lederer who, along with Mike, is a Team Full Tilt member. “His play over the past year clearly shows that his game is as good as anyone’s and that he’s a threat in any tournament he enters”.
Mike beat out 113 other players including legends Hoyt Corkins and Phil Hellmuth, who took third and second in the TOC.
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Poker jargon:
- POT - The total amount of money bet so far in a hand.
- MIDDLE POSITION - Betting positions approximately halfway around the table from the first player to act.
- OPEN-ENDED STRAIGHT - Four cards to a straight which can be completed by drawing a card at either end. E.g., 6-7-8-9 is an open-ended straight. Also: BOBTAIL STRAIGHT. Compare: INSIDE STRAIGHT.
- WORLD SERIES OF POKER - A series of several different poker games with relatively large buy-ins, culminating in a $10,000 buy-in no-limit Hold'em tournament, the winner of which is crowned the World Poker Champion. Sponsored by Binion's Horseshoe Club in Las Vegas.
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- PAY OFF - Calling a bet with little expectation of winning, unless the opponent is bluffing.
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