Valley Stream man makes World Series of Poker finals
To his family and friends, Eric Buchman has always been considered a poker genius. After what he accomplished in Las Vegas, two more words now apply to the man from Valley Stream.
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Poker jargon:
- 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.
- TOP PAIR - In flop games, having a hole card that matches the highest card on the board.
- RAKE - Money taken from each pot and given to the house in return for hosting the game. Usually a percentage of the pot (5%-10%) up to some maximum amount.
- KICKER - In hands containing pairs and trips, the highest card not matched. In draw games, sometimes a card kept for deception purposes.
- 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.
- RAIL - A barrier dividing the card playing area from a public area.
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