Madison a poker capital? Two more local men hit it big in World Series of Poker
Madison’s claim to fame in the poker world long has been as hometown of Phil Hellmuth, the “Poker Brat” whose 11 World Series of Poker titles and 64 cashes are the most ever. But other local poker players have been making a name for themselves at this year’s WSOP at the Rio in Las Vegas. On Monday, Phil Galfond, a 23-year-old described as a “poker pro who concentrates mostly on cash games,” …
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Poker slang:
- PASSED OUT. - A hand in which nobody opens. What happens next is a function of the game being played.
- FLAT CALL - To call a bet. Emphasizes that the caller did not raise.
- LAY ODDS - To give favorable odds to an opponent.
- RIVER - The last card dealt in a hand of stud or Hold'em.
- SHOWDOWN - The point at the end of the hand where all active players reveal their cards and the pot is awarded to the winner(s).
- FISH - A player who loses money. An old saying is "If you can't spot the fish at the table, *you* are the fish.".
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