WSOP Winner Let off for Rules Violations
March 30 - Undoubtedly one of the most arrogant and annoying poker players the world has ever known, last year’s World Series of Poker Main Event winner, Jamie Gold, has not been penalized by the WSOP for twice violating tournament rules.
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Poker lingo:
- SHILL - A card room employee who plays with House money, and does not share in any of his (her) winnings or losses. Shills are used to facilitate starting games, and keeping them going. Compare: PROP.
- GUT SHOT - A draw to an inside straight, as in 2-3-4-6.
- RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.
- OVERCALL - To call a bet after one or more players already called.
- THIRD STREET - In Stud, the third card dealt to each player.
- TRIP - Three of a specific kind, as in "Trip sixes".
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