The Poker Shrink, Vol 26 - Problem Poker: Part VI: The Professionals
In the last five weeks I have talked about the various aspects of Problem Poker and from response I have received it seems many of you want to know just how big a problem this is among the poker professionals.
Related Poker News:
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 21 — Problem Poker: Part I
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 22 - Problem Poker: Part II: What is It Exactly?
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 27 - Problem Poker: VII: Some Final Thoughts
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 24 - Problem Poker: Part IV: Diagnosis
- Poker Shrink Vol. 55: Interference
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 25 - Problem Poker: Part V: Treatment Options
- The Poker Shrink, Vol 23 - Problem Poker: Part III: Some Numbers
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- Interesting Problem for Online Poker Players in Germany
- No Drop Planned for Poker Machines
Poker slang:
- GUT SHOT - A draw to an inside straight, as in 2-3-4-6.
- FLAT CALL - To call a bet. Emphasizes that the caller did not raise.
- CALLER - One who calls. Sometimes used collectively, as in "3 callers".
- 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.
- BIG BOBTAIL - An open-ended 4-card straight flush.
- CRYING CALL - A call made with little chance of ultimately winning, but marginally better than an immediate fold.
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