2006 WSOP: Second Event at 2006 WSOP Sold Out
The first open event of this year’s World Series of Poker has been sold out which, together with alternates, will more than likely surpass last year’s entry field, which was 2,305. The second event is a three day tournament playing the world’s favorite form of poker, No Limit Texas Hold ‘em. This event has a buy in of $1,500 and has, according to the WSOP tournament director Gary Thompson, sold out at 2,288…
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Casino poker language:
- 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.
- TOP TWO PAIR - In flop games, having hole cards that make the highest possible two pair hand.
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- DRAWING DEAD - A draw in which it is impossible to obtain a winning hand for any of a variety of reasons: an opponent's hand is better than whatever you are drawing to, the card(s) that make your hand are out of play, or (in Hold'em) give an opponent a stronger hand even if it makes yours. Frequently used in the past tense, since one rarely knows it at the time.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- BEE No. 92 (TM) - Trade name for the "diamond back" cards frequently used in casino games. Compare: RIDER BACK.
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