The Chips are Stacked at Monte-Carlo Millions Poker Tournament
MONTE CARLO, Monaco, Nov. 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) — The world’s best poker players have landed in Monaco for Monte-Carlo Millions, the world’s most exclusive poker tournament. Phil Ivey, Chris “Jesus'’ Ferguson, Patrick Bruel, Jennifer Tilly and The Hendon Mob are just a few of the big names vying for a share of the largest prize pool in European poker tournament history. The Prima Network guaranteed $3 million, with a $1 million first prize. The tournament will broadcast to a worldwide television…
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Poker lexicon:
- DOOR [CARD] - A player's first upcard in stud games.
- SHILL - A card room employee who plays with House money, and does not share in any of his (her) winnings or losses. Shills are used to facilitate starting games, and keeping them going. Compare: PROP.
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- PASS - Opposite of bet. To check, if checked to. To fold, if bet to.
- ON THE COME - A situation where the player does not have a complete hand but hopes to make one if the right cards come up.
- RING GAME - A standard game where players can come and go as they choose. The opposite of TOURNAMENT.
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