World Series of Poker players reach bubble; Canadian Negreanu in contention
LAS VEGAS (AP) - In golf, it’s called making the cut. In poker, it’s called being in the money - and at the World Series of Poker, it means the difference between a player winning back some of a $10,000 US buy-in, or going home with nothing.
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Poker lingo:
- STRAIGHT - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence but not in suit.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- AMERICAN AIRLINES - In Hold'em, a pair of Aces in the hole. Better known (at least in rec.gambling) as POCKET ROCKETS.
- FIRE - To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.
- SUICIDE KING - King of Hearts. So named because in the drawing the king appears to be stabbing himself in the head.
- MAIN POT - The main pot, as related to one or more side pots, when there are one or more all-in player(s). The main pot is the one in which all active players participate.
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