Brits and Pieces from Europe
I had hoped to bring you an update from the William Hill Grand Prix here in Cardiff (capitol of Wales) - however, it seems that we all have to stay hush until the program has been aired in December. But one thing that they can’t stop me from disclosing, is William Hill’s generosity and incredible commitment to poker and to the poker player.
Apart from adding a cool $200K to the prize money - they have gone out of their way to bring a few of the US stars over to the event. So what have William Hill received in return? Well….no doubt that they have put together one of the strongest ever fields for a UK televised event. But more than that - they have received the respect of every player in the event - as well as from the poker community in general. And as for the poker play? This structure is just so unique for television. 100K in chips and 25-50 blinds has given the players a chance to finally play poker on TV as it should it be played. So, rather than the raise and re-r… Continue reading Brits and Pieces from Europe
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Poker argot:
- DEALER'S CHOICE - In home games, a rule that permits the dealer to name which poker game to be played that hand. Often limited to selecting from a list provided.
- CUT - To break the deck into 2 stacks of at least 5 cards each. Usually performed by the player to the dealer's right to insure that the the deck is not stacked.
- TAPPED [OUT] - Out of money. Can refer to a player running out of money in the course of a hand, thus still active for the main pot; or can refer to a player who has lost his bankroll and can no longer play.
- REPRESENT - Implying, by one's betting style, that one has a particular hand.
- STRAIGHT - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence but not in suit.
- LOWBALL - Generic term for poker where the lowest hand wins.
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