Star Wars actor to play Phil Hellmuth in new poker movie
The name Hellmuth and American poker are almost synonymous, so it’s hardly surprising that a film on the life and career of ten times WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth is in the works, and according to “Production Weekly” the producers have found the right titles and the right actor to portray the mouthy poker ace.
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Poker glossary:
- QUARTER - [1] Twenty-five dollars, often symbolized by a green casino chip. [2] To divide half a pot between two tying hands. In split pot games, a player who "ties" another player for their half of the pot is said to be "quartered". One might say "I didn't bet my A-2 because I figured I'd get quartered".
- HOLE CARDS - In Stud and Hold'em, the face-down cards dealt to each player.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- JOKER - A 53rd card in the deck, distinct from the others, used as a wild card or as a BUG.
- BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- 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.
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