2006 WSOP: Event 11 2006 WSOP Begins Today
Today is a first day at this year’s World Series of Poker when two events begin on the same day, including Event 11, the $1,500 Limit Hold ‘em event, and Event 12, Omaha Hi-Low Split. Event 11 is the third Limit event of the season, which gives those who didn’t finish in the money in the previous two another chance to cut their teeth. Kicking off today at noon, this event will run for three days and, like most of the action so far at the Rio this summer, promises to be an exciting event…
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Poker slang:
- TOP PAIR - In flop games, having a hole card that matches the highest card on the board.
- OVER - A term used in describing two pair or a full house. "Kings over tens" means two pair, kings and tens. "Jacks over", also "Jacks up" describes a hand that is two pair: Jacks with an unspecified lower pair. Also used to describe a full house, distinguishing the three of a kind from the pair. The hand J-J-J-A-A could be described as "Full house, Jacks over Aces".
- CALLER - One who calls. Sometimes used collectively, as in "3 callers".
- BET - To put money into the pot, pursuant to the rules of the game, thus maintaining a chance of winning the pot.
- ON THE COME - A situation where the player does not have a complete hand but hopes to make one if the right cards come up.
- READ - To determine whether an opponent has a good, medium or bad hand by observing his personal behavior. An inexact science.
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