Chuck Blount: Numerous changes planned for World Series of Poker
The 2007 World Series of Poker is a little less than two months away, and early indications are that it will be a much different tournament than what players have become accustomed to.
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Poker glossary:
- FREEROLL - [1] A poker tournament that does not charge a buy-in fee; players must earn buy-in credits through previous play at the same establishment. [2] Having a lock on part of a pot (sure to win a greater fraction of the pot than one is betting) and playing to win more or all of it.
- STRAIGHT - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence but not in suit.
- 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.
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- FOLD - To decline to call a bet, thus dropping out of a hand.
- CARDS SPEAK - Winner(s) of the hand are determined by turning their cards face up, the best hand(s) wins (no declaration).
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