Poker News Briefs, July 2nd, 2009

The roster of players for the first Caesars Cup, to be conducted at this fall’s World Series of Poker Europe, have now been named…

TOP PAIR - In flop games, having a hole card that matches the highest card on the board.
MITES AND LICE - A hand consisting of two pair, threes over twos.
FLOP - [1] In Hold'em, the first three community cards, dealt simultaneously. [2] To deal a flop, or to make a hand on a flop. "I flopped trips".
HOUSE RULE - Rules and interpretations (e.g., use of wild cards, or rules on having to show beaten hands) that are specific to an establishment or even tables within the establishment.
LIVE [CARD] - In Stud, a card probably not held by other players.
BEE No. 92 (TM) - Trade name for the "diamond back" cards frequently used in casino games. Compare: RIDER BACK.

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