World Series of Poker winnings withheld pending court hearing
Imagine being forced to split the jackpot at the World Series of Poker. It was the richest prize in poker history coming to a whopping $12 million, but so far, the man who bluffed his way to the top hasn’t been paid a dime of his winnings.
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Poker jargon:
- OUT - [1] A card that will improve your hand, often substantially. A hand with many OUTS is preferable to a hand with only 1 or 2. [2] Folded, ineligible to bet or win this hand. "I'm out" is often a synonym for "I fold".
- SET - In Hold'em, three of a kind where two of the cards are hole cards.
- BARN - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- CHASE - To continue in a hand, often at poor odds, in the hopes of catching a much better hand. "He called, chasing the flush.".
- IN - Still eligible to win the pot. "I'm in" is often spoken as one adds chips to the pot, calling.
- MISDEAL - A hand dealt incorrectly that must be re-dealt.
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