Local man Jason Mercier wins at World Series of Poker
He’s been on fire for more than a year, and now Jason Mercier is a World Series of Poker bracelet winner. Mercier, a 22-year-old professional poker player who attended Florida Atlantic University for one year, won the $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament Wednesday night at the World Series of Poker.
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Poker jargon:
- LIVE [CARD] - In Stud, a card probably not held by other players.
- PASSED OUT. - A hand in which nobody opens. What happens next is a function of the game being played.
- 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.
- 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).
- NICKEL - Five dollars, usually represented by a red casino check.
- HOOK - A Jack. So named because the "J" resembles a hook.
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