Phil Hellmuth on Poker: Lessons with Jeff Shulman Part 1
Way back on July 15, the WSOP Main Event field was reduced to the final nine players and play was halted. Chips were bagged, players were interviewed by the worldwide media, and poker’s newest millionaires were sent home until November 7 when the so-called November Nine final table would reconvene.
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Poker slang:
- CASE - The fourth card of a particular rank, as in "he folded the case 9" when describing where all the 9s were in a hand. Comes from the game of Faro where an employee of the house, called the "case keeper". kept track of the number of each rank of card remaining.
- FIRE - To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.
- SIXTH STREET - The sixth card dealt in 7-card stud.
- 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.
- RAINBOW - In flop games, a flop in which no two cards are of the same suit. "The flop was A 9 7 rainbow."
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
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