Poker Thrilla in Manila?
Poker’s finest will be invading the Philippines next week to take part in the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (Pagcor) first ever World Celebrity Poker Tournament. While not actually taking place in the nation’s capital city of Manila, Cebu, the country’s second-largest city, will see the likes of Doyle Brunson and his son, Todd, come to play in the special poker event at Casino Filipino.
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Poker slang:
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- BICYCLE - The best possible low hand: A-2-3-4-5. More common term: WHEEL.
- RERAISE - To raise after an opponent has raised.
- SHOWDOWN - The point at the end of the hand where all active players reveal their cards and the pot is awarded to the winner(s).
- SUITED - Two or more cards all the same suit. Ant: OFF-SUIT.
- 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.
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