On heels of poker’s popularity, blackjack tour says ‘deal me in’
Dec. 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Poker champ Annie Duke had no use for blackjack. I told them I don’t even like the game; I don’t want to do this, said Duke, one of the few queens among the predominantly male royalty in the demanding world of high-stakes Texas Hold ‘Em.Save
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Poker jargon:
- OFFSUIT - Not of the same suit. "I held A-Q offsuit" or "The flop was 10-6-2 offsuit". When speaking of 5 or more cards, not all/ of the same suit, i.e., no flush, as in "button had A-K-10-8-7 offsuit."
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
- TOP PAIR - In flop games, having a hole card that matches the highest card on the board.
- SEVENTH STREET - The seventh card dealt in 7-card stud.
- MANIAC - A player who bets, raises and reraises without regard to the quality of his hand. Most often found in flop games.
- SHILL - A card room employee who plays with House money, and does not share in any of his (her) winnings or losses. Shills are used to facilitate starting games, and keeping them going. Compare: PROP.
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