Wild, wild cards in the World Series of Poker
In 2003, Tennessee accountant Chris (no nickname needed) Moneymaker won the Main Event at the World Series of Poker after earning his $10,000 seat in an online tournament. Poker’s biggest, richest showdown has been dealing out wild-card winners ever since.
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Poker terminology:
- SHOWDOWN - The point at the end of the hand where all active players reveal their cards and the pot is awarded to the winner(s).
- FREEZE-OUT - A table-stakes game that continues until a small number of players (possibly only one) has all the money. The major event in The World Series of Poker is a freeze-out game.
- BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
- BUTTON CHARGE - A periodic fee paid by whoever is the button, perhaps every 20 minutes or 30 minutes. Constitutes part or all of the HOUSE CUT.
- FAMILY POT - A pot where all of the players at the table are participating, even after each has had an opportunity to act.
- STEAM - Playing wildly, calling and raising a lot, because one is upset. Compare: ON TILT.
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