Swede Wins European Poker Tour’s French Open

Deauville, France, was the scene of a major poker tournament this weekend, as 434 players took part in the European Poker Tour’s (EPT) French Open. The 4,000 buy-in main event took four days to complete, with an unknown Swede, Mats Iremark, taking home top prize money of 480,000 for his first place finish. In addition, Iremark won a seat at the EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo, worth 10,000, as well as free socialized health care for the rest of his life.

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Poker glossary:

OVERPAIR - In Hold'em, a pair in the hole that is larger than any community card on the board.
KICKER - In hands containing pairs and trips, the highest card not matched. In draw games, sometimes a card kept for deception purposes.
MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.
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.
RAGS - Board cards that are small, not suited and not in sequence, e.g., 9-5-2. When "rags flop", it is unlikely that anyone has a good hand, except possibly the big blind in an unraised pot.
CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.

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