Big Poker Tournament In Deadwood
DEADWOOD (AP) — More than 200 people will be wearing their poker faces this weekend in Deadwood. Each has paid $550 to get play Texas ‘hold-em in a tournament called the Deadwood shootout.The winning hand will be worth $30,000.”Everyone plays for a different reason,” casino worker Vickie Blakney said of the poker game.”Luck is also a huge factor. That’s why it’s such a good game. You can play with all walks of life. You can play with movie stars, you can play with professionals, novice players,
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Poker argot:
- TO GO - The current betting level, as in "$20 to go" meaning every player must contribute $20 (total) or drop. A $10 raise would then make the pot "$30 to go".
- RERAISE - To raise after an opponent has raised.
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
- LOOSE - Playing more hands than the norm. Antonym: TIGHT.
- RIDER BACK (TM) - A brand of playing cards that feature a bicycle rider on the back of the cards. Often used in home games. Compare: BEE No. 92.
- FISH - A player who loses money. An old saying is "If you can't spot the fish at the table, *you* are the fish.".
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