World Series of Poker Signs New Sponsor in Bic
There were many firsts this year at the 37th annual World Series of Poker. One player, Jeff Madsen, became the youngest player ever to win a World Series of Poker bracelet, and then after winning a second one almost immediately, became the youngest WSOP millionaire. Jamie Gold took a record $12 million prize for his first-place finish in the Main Event, which drew a record-setting 8700 players…
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Poker jargon:
- POT LIMIT - A game where the maximum bet is determined by the size of the pot at the time. Note that a player wanting to raise first calls the bet, then totals the pot to determine the maximum amount he can raise.
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- UNDER THE GUN - The position that has to act first in a round of betting.
- WALK - A pot won by the last blind when no one opens.
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- POCKET ROCKETS - In Hold'em, a pair of aces for hole cards.
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