Is Poker A Sport? You Can Bet On It
The World Poker Tour deals its aces in Central Florida this week, and the up-and-comers of the sport are betting on a bright future.
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Poker lingo:
- LIVE [CARD] - In Stud, a card probably not held by other players.
- OMAHA - A variant of Hold'em where each player receives 4 hole cards and must use exactly two of them (together with 3 of 5 board cards) to make a hand. Often played high-low split with an 8 qualifier for low.
- BICYCLE - The best possible low hand: A-2-3-4-5. More common term: WHEEL.
- FIRE - To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.
- 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.
- DOOR [CARD] - A player's first upcard in stud games.
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