Gus and the World Poker Tour’s next stop this week at the Bellagio
Asked about his prospects in the main event of the World Poker Tour Festa al Lago tournament at the Bellagio, Gus Hansen didn’t skip a beat.”I’d have to say that right now I’m definitely the favorite,” Hansen said late Saturday night at the Bellagio, displaying a steely, picture-perfect poker face.While it can be hazardous to try to ordain a clear favorite in any major poker tournament, Hansen’s confidence should serve him well in the Festa al Lago event, scheduled to begin at noon today at the
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Useful poker information:
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- OPEN-ENDED STRAIGHT - Four cards to a straight which can be completed by drawing a card at either end. E.g., 6-7-8-9 is an open-ended straight. Also: BOBTAIL STRAIGHT. Compare: INSIDE STRAIGHT.
- OVERPAIR - In Hold'em, a pair in the hole that is larger than any community card on the board.
- S&M - Sklansky & Malmuth. Generally refers to the ideas and algorithms published by these two authors. When used in a 7-card stud context, often refers to "7 Card Stud For Advanced Players", and when used in a Hold'em context, often refers to "Texas Hold'em For Advanced Players".
- UNDER THE GUN - The position that has to act first in a round of betting.
- BURN - To discard the top card of the deck prior to dealing, usually done for every dealing round except the first. The theory being that if somehow the cards are marked (illegally) no one will know what card will next be dealt, only what card will be burned. This makes marked cards less of an advantage, hence tends to reduce cheating.
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