Sexton’s Corner, Vol. 39: Archie Karas, Part 9 – According to Jack
Archie ‘The Greek’ Karas has a story that will be etched into Las Vegas gambling lore forever. As time goes by, the historical significance of him hitting town in December of 1992 with $50 in his pocket and running it up…
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Poker glossary:
- FREEZE-OUT - A table-stakes game that continues until a small number of players (possibly only one) has all the money. The major event in The World Series of Poker is a freeze-out game.
- FREE CARD - A card dealt after all players checked in a betting round.
- ROYAL FLUSH - An ace-high straight flush, the best possible hand in regular poker.
- STRAIGHT - A hand consisting of 5 cards in sequence but not in suit.
- BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- POT - The total amount of money bet so far in a hand.
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