He Said, She Said, Vol. 7: Stu Ungar’s Famous 10-high Call
There are many Stu Ungar stories from his glory years, and some consider him the greatest tournament poker player that ever lived. However, what is perhaps Stu’s most famous hand occurred in a heads-up tournament against reigning World…
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Poker jargon:
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- HOOK - A Jack. So named because the "J" resembles a hook.
- OVERCALL - To call a bet after one or more players already called.
- SPLIT [THE POT] - To split the pot between two or more players. Related term: QUARTER.
- SPLIT [OPENERS] - In draw poker, to discard one or more openers, usually to draw to a straight or flush. Normally requires the opener to declare the act and retain the discards so that the act of opening can later be validated.
- SPREAD LIMIT - A variation on fixed limit wherein the minimum and maximum bets are different. A 1-4-8 game allows bets from 1 to 4 in the early rounds and 1-8 in the last round. A 1-4-8-16 game allows bets from 1 to 4 in the early rounds, 1 to 8 in the next-to-last round, and 1 to 16 in the last round.
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