World Poker Tour Announces Women’s Tour
If anyone had any doubt left that women poker players were on the rise the recent press release from the World Poker Tour should lay those doubts to rest. The WPT, known for hosting a “Ladies Night” event for women only each season, recently announced the launch of an entire tour for the women players. The WPT Ladies events will have buy ins ranging from $300 to $1,500…
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Poker glossary:
- OVER - A term used in describing two pair or a full house. "Kings over tens" means two pair, kings and tens. "Jacks over", also "Jacks up" describes a hand that is two pair: Jacks with an unspecified lower pair. Also used to describe a full house, distinguishing the three of a kind from the pair. The hand J-J-J-A-A could be described as "Full house, Jacks over Aces".
- SIXTH STREET - The sixth card dealt in 7-card stud.
- KICKER TROUBLE - Not having as high a kicker as an opponent.
- DEALER'S CHOICE - In home games, a rule that permits the dealer to name which poker game to be played that hand. Often limited to selecting from a list provided.
- MUCK - [1] A collection of face-down cards near the dealer composed of discards, i.e., folded hands, burns and discards for drawing purposes. [2] To throw one's cards into the muck, thus folding.
- FAMILY POT - A pot where all of the players at the table are participating, even after each has had an opportunity to act.

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