Poker Pro Passes
One of the greatest poker players on the pro circuit passed away recently, shocking the poker world. News spread Tuesday that David “Chip” Reese had died at the age of 56. Reese was a legend in the poker community, especially at the “Big Game” played by the high stakes pros…
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Casino poker language:
- TOP PAIR - In flop games, having a hole card that matches the highest card on the board.
- STRAIGHT FLUSH - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence and the same suit.
- FOUR OF A KIND - A hand containing all four cards of the same rank.
- FAVORITE - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that figures to be the winner. Ant: UNDERDOG.
- FULL OF - Describes a full house. "Fives full of queens" is 5-5-5-Q-Q.
- FIRE - To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.
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