Press Release: World Poker Congress Brings Poker Synergy to Online and Land-Based Poker Operators
LAS VEGAS, April 27 — The poker boom of the past several years is often attributed to two elements: the televising of live poker events, such as …
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Poker slang:
- DOYLE BRUNSON - In Hold'em, 10-2 in the hole. So named because Doyle Brunson won two straight WSOPs (q.v.) in 1975 and 1976 with 10-2 on the last hand. (Suited (spades) in 1975, unsuited in 1976).
- STRAIGHT - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence but not in suit.
- NICKEL - Five dollars, usually represented by a red casino check.
- DOOR [CARD] - A player's first upcard in stud games.
- FLOORMAN - The casino representative in charge of the card room or a section of a card room. Arbitrates disputes when unusual events happen.
- RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.
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