Russian Sports Poker Federation Championships and Moscow Millions Gather Steam
2007 has already been an enormous year for poker in Russia, but in a little less than a month it’s going to get even bigger. On November 24, the Russian Sports Poker Federation (RSPF) plans to launch their inaugural championship series
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Useful poker terms:
- SEVENTH STREET - The seventh card dealt in 7-card stud.
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
- EXPECTATION - The long-run [dis-]advantage of a given situation, specifically without reference to any particular outcome. I.e., what you figure to win [lose] on average after a large number of repetitions of the same situation.
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
- BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- QUALIFIER - A minimum standard that a hand must meet in order to win. Usually applied to the lowball side of a high-low split pot.
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