NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship Number Three

Sixty four of the world’s best poker players will be taking their seats to play in the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship for the third year in a row. Phil Hellmuth, known as the Poker Brat, won the event against Chris Ferguson in 2005, and Chris was again at the final table in 2006, but was beaten by winner Ted Forrest. In this unique event that will take place in the Caesars Palace Poker Tournament Room, players will compete in what is called the “purest form” of poker, one on one, heads-up competitions…

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Poker argot:

• LOCK - A hand that cannot be beat under any circumstances. Also: NUTS.
• CALLER - One who calls. Sometimes used collectively, as in "3 callers".
• UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
• EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
• WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
• 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."