23-Year-Old Claims Victory at First Canadian Open Poker Championship
Yesterday, young Canadian poker player James Lopushinsky hit the jackpot at the first Canadian Open Poker Championship. The 23-year-old champion collected as much as C$250,000 after besting Karim Chatur, who hails from Calgary, in the final of the heads-up tournament, which took place at the Stampede Casino. Chatur, who finished second, received C$125,000 for his efforts.
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Poker lexicon:
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
- BET FOR VALUE - Betting a hand that, in the long run, is expected to win more than it loses. Antonym: BLUFF.
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- LITTLE SLICK - In Hold'em, hole cards of A-2, suited or not.
- KICKER TROUBLE - Not having as high a kicker as an opponent.
- BARN - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
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