World Poker Tour Sweeps
A national sweepstakes was announced on Friday that will coincide with the premier of Season Four shows for the World Poker Tour. Airing each Wednesday on the Travel Channel, the WPT shows will follow a global series of tournaments with some of the biggest prizes in the world. The sweepstakes was launched by Hands-On Mobile, formerly MFORMA, who is a leader in the industry of publishing mobile games and lifestyle products.
The sweepstakes will allow US poker fans to vote for their favorite player while they watch the WPT shows…
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- World Poker Tour Announces Women’s Tour
- China to Join World Poker Tour
- World Poker Tour Enterprises Inc Hires Financial Advisor
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Poker jargon:
- 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).
- SPLIT [THE POT] - To split the pot between two or more players. Related term: QUARTER.
- PAY STATION - A player who rarely folds, thus who frequently calls better hands and loses. Almost as much fun as a LIVE ONE.
- SMALL BLIND - In games with two blinds the first blind is the SMALL BLIND because it is usually one-half (or less) the second or large blind.
- ANTE - A small bet all players are required to make before a hand is dealt. Not all games have an ante. Related terms: BLIND, FORCED BET.
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
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