Obama Brings Poker Traits to Candidacy
By his poker buddies’ accounts, Obama is careful and focused. He’s not easily distracted and doesn’t give away his intentions unless it’s to his advantage. He’s not prone to taking risky chances, preferring to play it safe. But he’s also serious and competitive: When he plays, he plays to win.
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Poker slang:
- TURN - The fourth community card in Hold'em.
- MAIN POT - The main pot, as related to one or more side pots, when there are one or more all-in player(s). The main pot is the one in which all active players participate.
- POSITION - One's location in the betting sequence, relative to the players still in the hand. First position is first to act.
- LIVE BLIND - The last and largest blind bet may or may not be LIVE. If LIVE, the blind bettor has the option of "raising" his own blind in the event the bet is called around to him. This is normal, and is sometimes referred to as "blinds are live".
- EDGE - An advantage over an opponent, either specific or subjective.
- STACKED [DECK] - A deck that has been arranged to give one player a huge advantage. Also: RIGGED.
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