Bluff Magazine’s Power Poker People

The most powerful people in poker are not necessarily those who win the biggest events, but rather those who have the most influence on the shape of the industry, and Bluff Magazine has the list. Once more the magazine is publishing its list of the Poker Power 20, identifying and recognizing the most influential people - and organizations - in the world of poker. Last year it was Doyle Brunson listed as the Most Powerful Person, and this year it is an organization…

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Wed, January 24th, 2007

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  • NO-LIMIT POKER - A game where there is no maximum bet; a player can wager any amount (perhaps above some minimum) up to whatever money is on the table in front of him.
  • LAY ODDS - To give favorable odds to an opponent.
  • ACTION - Money that is being bet. "NO ACTION" means a hand or game has few bettors and fewer raisers. "Gimme some action" is ostensibly a plea for calls and raises.
  • STACKED [DECK] - A deck that has been arranged to give one player a huge advantage. Also: RIGGED.
  • ANTE - A small bet all players are required to make before a hand is dealt. Not all games have an ante. Related terms: BLIND, FORCED BET.
  • EXPECTATION - The long-run [dis-]advantage of a given situation, specifically without reference to any particular outcome. I.e., what you figure to win [lose] on average after a large number of repetitions of the same situation.
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