ESPN Coverage of World Series of Poker Today
When the World Series of Poker’s Main Event wrapped up during the wee morning hours of August 11th, it meant the end of a six weeks marathon of poker for the participants, the organizers, and the camera crews. It was just the beginning, however, of the post production efforts of ESPN, who was on hand to capture the best and worst moments of the 37th annual WSOP. The final table was broadcast live in a special ESPN pay-per-view event, but for those willing to wait for the short version, complete with commentary and pocket cameras, the Main Event coverage airs tonight on ESPN…
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Useful poker terms:
- BET FOR VALUE - Betting a hand that, in the long run, is expected to win more than it loses. Antonym: BLUFF.
- 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.
- RAIL - A barrier dividing the card playing area from a public area.
- HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
- OFFSUIT - Not of the same suit. "I held A-Q offsuit" or "The flop was 10-6-2 offsuit". When speaking of 5 or more cards, not all/ of the same suit, i.e., no flush, as in "button had A-K-10-8-7 offsuit."
- PAY STATION - A player who rarely folds, thus who frequently calls better hands and loses. Almost as much fun as a LIVE ONE.
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