WSOP Circuit Leader Disqualified
A Richmond, VA poker player was ejected from the final table of the World Series of Poker circuit event at Caesars Atlantic City for unsportsmanlike conduct. Lesley Thornburg was the chip leader and apparently wanted the rest of the table to feel the power of his position. After several warnings for baiting tactics and loud comments to other players on the two previous days, a final warning was given to Thornburg…
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Poker jargon:
- 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.
- BRODERICK CRAWFORD - In Hold'em, hole cards of 10-4. From the 1950s TV series "Highway Patrol", starring Broderick Crawford.
- RUSH - A winning streak. Also "ON A RUSH".
- HOLE CARDS - In Stud and Hold'em, the face-down cards dealt to each player.
- GOOD GAME - A game with players worse than you so that you can expect to win a lot of money.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
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