Toughest field in poker? Nah, they’re just guys
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Neal Friets may not be the most well-known poker player in the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker, but he just might be having the most fun.
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Poker terminology:
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
- RIDER BACK (TM) - A brand of playing cards that feature a bicycle rider on the back of the cards. Often used in home games. Compare: BEE No. 92.
- OVERPAIR - In Hold'em, a pair in the hole that is larger than any community card on the board.
- KICKER - In hands containing pairs and trips, the highest card not matched. In draw games, sometimes a card kept for deception purposes.
- POT LIMIT - A game where the maximum bet is determined by the size of the pot at the time. Note that a player wanting to raise first calls the bet, then totals the pot to determine the maximum amount he can raise.
- NO-LIMIT POKER - A game where there is no maximum bet; a player can wager any amount (perhaps above some minimum) up to whatever money is on the table in front of him.
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