ESPN’s gamble on TV poker pays dividends
Six years ago, ESPN took a gamble on poker. The cable network increased its coverage of the World Series of Poker’s Main Event in 2003, and cashed in. read mor
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Poker terminology:
- 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.
- FIRE - To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.
- CALLER - One who calls. Sometimes used collectively, as in "3 callers".
- BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
- DOUBLE BELLY BUSTER - A two-way inside straight. E.g., 3-5-6-7-9.
- CUT - To break the deck into 2 stacks of at least 5 cards each. Usually performed by the player to the dealer's right to insure that the the deck is not stacked.
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