Top prize at World Series of Poker announced as US$8.55 million
LAS VEGAS - The 6,494 players competing at the World Series of Poker main event are eyeing a piece of a US$61-million prize pool and hoping for $8.55 million for the title.
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Useful poker terms:
- OVERPAIR - In Hold'em, a pair in the hole that is larger than any community card on the board.
- 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".
- PAY OFF - Calling a bet with little expectation of winning, unless the opponent is bluffing.
- PROP - Also PROPOSITION PLAYER. An employee of the gaming establishment whose primary purpose is to keep enough players at a table to prevent breaking up the game for lack of players. Unlike SHILLs "props" make a small hourly wage but play with their own money, winning or losing based on their skill.
- LOCK - A hand that cannot be beat under any circumstances. Also: NUTS.
- FILL - To draw a card that makes a five-card hand (straight, flush, full house, straight flush).
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