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WELCOME GUEST! Former world number one tennis star Boris Becker has begun a career as a professional poker player, according to a report in Sunday’s edition of Germany daily newspaper Die Welt.
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Poker jargon:
- STAND OFF - To call a raise. "Opener raises, I stand off".
- 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".
- HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
- BIG BOBTAIL - An open-ended 4-card straight flush.
- RUSH - A winning streak. Also "ON A RUSH".
- 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.
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