One Step Closer to WSOP Sale
The company that owns and operates the World Series of Poker brand, Harrah’s Entertainment Inc, may soon be sold off to private investors, as the lights keep turning green on the game plan. Recently Harrah’s announced that the Missouri Gaming Commission had granted approval regarding the company’s proposed acquisition by Apollo Management and TPG Capital. This is just one step of a long journey, but many other steps have been taken prior to this, with approval coming from many sources, including various states and the European Union…
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Poker argot:
- FLOORMAN - The casino representative in charge of the card room or a section of a card room. Arbitrates disputes when unusual events happen.
- SEMI-BLUFF - To bluff with a come hand that figures to win if it hits.
- MIDDLE POSITION - Betting positions approximately halfway around the table from the first player to act.
- STEAM - Playing wildly, calling and raising a lot, because one is upset. Compare: ON TILT.
- 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.
- FULL HOUSE - A hand consisting of 3-of-a-kind and a (different) pair.
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