ECPokerTour: Europe’s Lucrative New Poker Tournament
LONDON—-Tension filled the brisk Alpine air as avid players staked their claim on poker stardom at the ECPokerTour Salzburg 2009. 123 players from more than 20 countries converged on this majestic Austrian city, to compete in the prestigious three-day tournament, sponsored by Titan Poker, which kicked off on April 3.
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Poker argot:
- COMPUTER HAND - Texas Hold'em hole cards of Q-7 offsuit. More generically, any hand that computer analysis/simulation determines is positive but turns out to be difficult to play in practice.
- DEAD MONEY - Money contributed to the pot by players who have folded.
- AMERICAN AIRLINES - In Hold'em, a pair of Aces in the hole. Better known (at least in rec.gambling) as POCKET ROCKETS.
- ANTE - A small bet all players are required to make before a hand is dealt. Not all games have an ante. Related terms: BLIND, FORCED BET.
- TOP TWO PAIR - In flop games, having hole cards that make the highest possible two pair hand.
- OPEN-ENDED STRAIGHT - Four cards to a straight which can be completed by drawing a card at either end. E.g., 6-7-8-9 is an open-ended straight. Also: BOBTAIL STRAIGHT. Compare: INSIDE STRAIGHT.
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