Henderson Man Wins $2 Million in World Series of Poker
Scotty Nguyen has won nearly $2 million at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, topping a field of 148 players and emerging from a final table of eight after a marathon session. Nguyen beat out 23-year-old
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Poker terminology:
- NICKEL - Five dollars, usually represented by a red casino check.
- PASS - Opposite of bet. To check, if checked to. To fold, if bet to.
- SHILL - A card room employee who plays with House money, and does not share in any of his (her) winnings or losses. Shills are used to facilitate starting games, and keeping them going. Compare: PROP.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- MIDDLE POSITION - Betting positions approximately halfway around the table from the first player to act.
- WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
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