World Series of Poker is the real deal
LAS VEGAS Rounders and dreamers, stars and unknowns they’re all converging on Las Vegas this week to try to turn a chunk of cash into a huge windfall and earn a permanent spot in poker lore during the world’s biggest card game.
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Poker terminology:
- STUCK - Down a nontrivial amount of money, as in "he's stuck $800".
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
- BUTTON - A distinctive token held by the player sitting in the theoretical dealer's position, when a house dealer is used. The button rotates around the table so that every player has an opportunity to be the last to act. Also, "THE BUTTON" can refer to the player who currently has the button. ("I was the button and called the blind".) Synonyms: BUCK, PUCK.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- PAY OFF - Calling a bet with little expectation of winning, unless the opponent is bluffing.
- 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.
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