WSoP colluders caught and barred from Harrah’s
Journalist Jeff Haney writes in the Las Vegas Sun this week that he had a ringside seat at a collusion attempt during the WSOP and witnessed the cool and professional way in which it was handled.
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Casino poker language:
- STACKED [DECK] - A deck that has been arranged to give one player a huge advantage. Also: RIGGED.
- WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
- PASS - Opposite of bet. To check, if checked to. To fold, if bet to.
- CHASE - To continue in a hand, often at poor odds, in the hopes of catching a much better hand. "He called, chasing the flush.".
- RAKE - Money taken from each pot and given to the house in return for hosting the game. Usually a percentage of the pot (5%-10%) up to some maximum amount.
- AMERICAN AIRLINES - In Hold'em, a pair of Aces in the hole. Better known (at least in rec.gambling) as POCKET ROCKETS.
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