Eastgate wins poker World Series; Dane is youngest champion ever
LAS VEGAS — Peter Eastgate became the youngest winner in the history of the World Series of Poker, outplaying Ivan Denidov in the tournament that ended at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday.
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Poker lexicon:
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.
- RIDER BACK (TM) - A brand of playing cards that feature a bicycle rider on the back of the cards. Often used in home games. Compare: BEE No. 92.
- FLUSH - A poker hand consisting of five cards all one suit.
- 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.
- BEE No. 92 (TM) - Trade name for the "diamond back" cards frequently used in casino games. Compare: RIDER BACK.
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