2006 WSOP: Bubble Boys Compete for 2007 WSOP Main Event Entry
Milwaukee’s Best Light, a new affiliate of the World Series of Poker as their “presenting sponsor” had a surprise in store for the nine players who finished just outside of the money. Those who finished in places from 874 through 882, “on the bubble” as they say, were offered a spot at a special single table winner take all shootout which was played on Saturday, August 5, at 1:30 p.m. In the end it was Sunnyvale, California resident Hoa Man Nguyen who won the entry for next year, saving him $10,000…
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Useful poker terms:
- CRYING CALL - A call made with little chance of ultimately winning, but marginally better than an immediate fold.
- BLANK - Used in describing stud and Hold'em games. Refers to a dealt card that does not offer any value; stating the actual rank and suit would detract from a description of the hand. "The last card was a blank.".
- TRIP - Three of a specific kind, as in "Trip sixes".
- QUARTER - [1] Twenty-five dollars, often symbolized by a green casino chip. [2] To divide half a pot between two tying hands. In split pot games, a player who "ties" another player for their half of the pot is said to be "quartered". One might say "I didn't bet my A-2 because I figured I'd get quartered".
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- PAY OFF - Calling a bet with little expectation of winning, unless the opponent is bluffing.
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