Jamie Gold’s WSOP dispute is getting uglier
When Jamie Gold won the World Series of Poker’s gigantic first prize of $12 million this year it triggered a nasty dispute which has taken some of the gilt off a great honor.
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Poker terminology:
- OMAHA - A variant of Hold'em where each player receives 4 hole cards and must use exactly two of them (together with 3 of 5 board cards) to make a hand. Often played high-low split with an 8 qualifier for low.
- POSITION - One's location in the betting sequence, relative to the players still in the hand. First position is first to act.
- PAT - Holding or being dealt a pat hand. "I'm pat" would mean "I don't want to draw any cards.
- FILL - To draw a card that makes a five-card hand (straight, flush, full house, straight flush).
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- PAT HAND - In draw poker, a hand that does not need any more cards. Specifically, a straight, flush, full house or straight flush. One might bluff and represent a pat hand but actually hold something else.
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