Rolla man making headlines in poker competitions
Not everyone understands the burgeoning interest in poker playing around the world. But, it truly has become a big deal for many. Two-three years ago a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla won the big prize, the World Series of Poker, in Las Vegas.
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Poker lexicon:
- 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.
- DEAD MONEY - Money contributed to the pot by players who have folded.
- CARDS SPEAK - Winner(s) of the hand are determined by turning their cards face up, the best hand(s) wins (no declaration).
- FIRE - To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.
- FACE CARD - A jack, queen or king (a card with a face on it, not joker).
- BACK DOOR - Applies to a hand that was made in the last card or two, specifically not a hand the player was originally planning on having. Most often applied to straights and flushes.
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