Trump kicks off Ray Kot poker tournament

ATLANTIC CITY - The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort’s first annual poker tournament in honor of slain employee Ray Kot began at noon today.

ANTE - A small bet all players are required to make before a hand is dealt. Not all games have an ante. Related terms: BLIND, FORCED BET.
MAIN POT - The main pot, as related to one or more side pots, when there are one or more all-in player(s). The main pot is the one in which all active players participate.
DOYLE BRUNSON - In Hold'em, 10-2 in the hole. So named because Doyle Brunson won two straight WSOPs (q.v.) in 1975 and 1976 with 10-2 on the last hand. (Suited (spades) in 1975, unsuited in 1976).
DOUBLE BELLY BUSTER - A two-way inside straight. E.g., 3-5-6-7-9.
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.
RING GAME - A standard game where players can come and go as they choose. The opposite of TOURNAMENT.

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