World Series of Poker Names Pollack Commissioner
Since the early days of the World Series of Poker, there has rarely been a clearly defined leadership of the event, at least not without a struggle….
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Poker lingo:
- STAKE - The amount of a player's BUY-IN, or the amount of money they are willing to play with in a given session. Compare: BANKROLL.
- LOCK - A hand that cannot be beat under any circumstances. Also: NUTS.
- 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.
- 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.
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.
- LOOSE - Playing more hands than the norm. Antonym: TIGHT.
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