Full House of Israelis Shuffle Up in the Holy Land for Ticket to World Series of Poker
Better known for its historical sites, political conflict, and religious significance, Israel has always been a destination of choice for tourists. But even the Middle East is not immune to the global phenomenon that is poker. Poker’s prominence in the pint-sized Middle-Eastern state is evidenced by the existence of an official Israel Poker Association.
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Poker lingo:
- MAIN POT - The main pot, as related to one or more side pots, when there are one or more all-in player(s). The main pot is the one in which all active players participate.
- BUTTON CHARGE - A periodic fee paid by whoever is the button, perhaps every 20 minutes or 30 minutes. Constitutes part or all of the HOUSE CUT.
- STRING BET - An unethical and often illegal means of raising whereby a player puts a call-size stack of chips into the pot and, after observing the reactions of the players, then goes back to his stack and puts out more, thus raising.
- 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.
- DOUBLE BELLY BUSTER - A two-way inside straight. E.g., 3-5-6-7-9.
- SUITED - Two or more cards all the same suit. Ant: OFF-SUIT.

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