WSOP Falls Short of Record Attendance
For the first time in years the World Series of Poker main event has not increased in attendance over the year before, now that the final numbers are in. With attendance hovering around 1,500 each of the four Day One days, estimates are in at around 6,000 for the event, compared to a capacity of 12,000 that Harrah’s was prepared for, and the actual numbers of 8,773 from last year. With the WSOP not accepting online registration from poker rooms that allow US players, many of the players that won WSOP packages this year were pocketing the money, which is one reason attendance has fallen.
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Casino poker language:
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- BURN - To discard the top card of the deck prior to dealing, usually done for every dealing round except the first. The theory being that if somehow the cards are marked (illegally) no one will know what card will next be dealt, only what card will be burned. This makes marked cards less of an advantage, hence tends to reduce cheating.
- DEAD MONEY - Money contributed to the pot by players who have folded.
- 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.
- KICKER TROUBLE - Not having as high a kicker as an opponent.
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.
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