Brunson’s poker tournament attracts top professionals
Cards are scheduled to be shuffled up and dealt in one of the biggest poker tournaments of the year this week at the Bellagio. The World Poker Tours Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Classic, which kicks off at noon Monday and runs through Saturday, will bring all of pokers biggest names, who consider it one of the most prestigious tournaments on the circuit.
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Poker slang:
- WHEEL - A-2-3-4-5. Usually discussed in the context of lowball where it is the best possible hand. Can also refer to a 5-high straight in high games. Also: BICYCLE.
- BELLY BUSTER - An inside straight draw. Same as GUTSHOT.
- BLANK - Used in describing stud and Hold'em games. Refers to a dealt card that does not offer any value; stating the actual rank and suit would detract from a description of the hand. "The last card was a blank.".
- OPEN - Make the first bet in a hand, especially in draw poker.
- NICKEL - Five dollars, usually represented by a red casino check.
- RAISE - To wager more than the minimum required to call, forcing other players to put in more money as well.
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