Online Poker Room Awards WSOP Seat
The 2008 World Series of Poker is still months away, but the seats to the main event are already being won by online poker players. That was the case when a player known as JudasBlue picked up a prize package, beating out 100 other players to secure his seat in Vegas this summer. The player, from northern California, won’t have as far to travel as some but all his travel costs should be covered by the $12,500 WSOP prize package, which also covers the $10k buy in to the main event…
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Poker jargon:
- BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- EVEN-MONEY - A bet that pays off exactly the amount wagered. E.g., "Double or nothing" is an even-money bet.
- PAT HAND - In draw poker, a hand that does not need any more cards. Specifically, a straight, flush, full house or straight flush. One might bluff and represent a pat hand but actually hold something else.
- S&M - Sklansky & Malmuth. Generally refers to the ideas and algorithms published by these two authors. When used in a 7-card stud context, often refers to "7 Card Stud For Advanced Players", and when used in a Hold'em context, often refers to "Texas Hold'em For Advanced Players".
- STRAIGHT FLUSH - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence and the same suit.
- RIVER - The last card dealt in a hand of stud or Hold'em.

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