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by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 31, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
SunPoker is hosting a great $10,000 Double Dip Cash Race. During the month of November, players will be able to compete in two different cash races for their slice of $10,000. Even better is that if you made your SunPoker account through FlopTurnRiver.com, you gain...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 31, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
SunPoker is hosting a great $10,000 Double Dip Cash Race. During the month of November, players will be able to compete in two different cash races for their slice of $10,000. Even better is that if you made your SunPoker account through FlopTurnRiver.com, you gain...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 31, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
As the year trundles on, we come across yet another high-stakes high-class online poker series. Titan Poker are leading the charge for the European Championship of Online Poker V. This bi-annual event has firmly established itself in the pantheon of prestigious online...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 31, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Any budding online poker expert knows the value of a strong community. Having fellow players with whom you can discuss strategy and dissect your performance enables you to grow and advance as a player. The Flop Turn River forum provides all this and more. Among their...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 30, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
The always popular European Championship of Online Poker returns this November on Titan Poker, and this time it’s better than ever! The European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP) is an action packed online tournament series where skilled poker players compete...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
The act of checking a hand down when an opponent is all-in by the other participants in the pot. This is done in order to increase the odds that one person gets a hand at showdown that may be enough to eliminate the all-in player. This is not regarded as collusion,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
See string bet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
An incorrect verbal declaration of the ranking of a hand. If you say you have top pair but instead have a flush, you have made a miscall.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
(Cutting): The action of splitting the deck during shuffling to prevent cheating. Sometimes it is done using a cut card.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A variant of ace-to-five lowball poker, played with the addition of a joker in the deck.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
See also: community cards.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A game which utilizes a blind.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A flush containing either all diamonds or all hearts.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
The QJ offsuit. Named after the famous Greek myth of the same name, in which he fulfilled a prophecy that said he would kill his father and marry his mother. The Jack is smaller than the Queen, representing the situation.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Three of a Kind Sevens. Named because three sevens is the most likely jackpot you could hit in standard Vegas Slot Machines.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A poker hand consisting of a King and a Jack of differing suits. Named after the famous detective of the 70’s.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
The KQ of hearts. Theoretically, it could also be called the Mike Tyson hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
The KQ of diamonds is also sometimes referred to as the Royal Couple. Theoretically, it could also be called the Mike Tyson hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Pocket kings. See also: KK.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
The 95 suited, also known as the Dolly Parton or the New Jersey Turnpike.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
The 95 suited. Also known as the "Dolly Parton" and the "Hard Working Man"
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
The 95 of hearts. Also known as Hard Working Man or New Jersey Turnpike
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
The KQo poker hand. It is usually described as looks strong, but has a glass jaw. Term was popularized by Mike Sexton in one of his many WPT broadcasts.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A combination of freeroll and troll. This is used to refer to people who sign up at forums only to be able to play in exclusive freerolls, and these are identified most of the time by their first posts full of bad grammar which goes like "wut is the passwrd for...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
a lesser used version of TY, this one meaning "thank you very much".
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
‘Good game’, typically used after knocking out a player from a tournament.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Sometimes used in celebration for knocking out a player from the tournament. This is regarded to be in bad taste, so try not to use it. Instead, use GG.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
see Lead.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A type of tournament offered by Full Tilt poker which allows a player to cashout some or all of his/her chips before the conclusion of the tournament. When registering, half of the buy-in goes into the cashout pool, which a player can then use to cashout before...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A 5-card stud variant. It is played exactly as 5-card stud is, except 4-card flushed and 4-card straights now beat a pair. The other hand rankings remain unchanged, with two pair+ beating a four flush.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
(also ty): abbreviation for "thank you". Also tnx or just t.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Another abbreviation for check, particularly used by Poker Academy Prospector.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
(also known as Badougi, Paduki or Padooki): a draw poker variant similar to triple draw, but with hand values more in line with lowball. The betting structure and overall play of the game is identical to a standard poker game using blinds, but, unlike traditional...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A type of Sit-n-Go tournament that is endemic to Full Tilt Poker, in which the same players will play on multiple tables versus one another. A participant will score points for every player he or she knocks out, and for every player he or she outlasts at every table....
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Thomas Austin Preston, Jr., winner of the 1972 WSOP Main Event, and a member of the poker hall of fame since 1992.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Limit heads-up poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
See Own (Ownage)
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
See also: Quads. A poker hand which contains four cards of one rank, and an unmatched card of another rank. A Four of a Kind can only be beaten by a higher Four of a Kind or a Straight (Royal) Flush. It is impossible to tie while holding a Four of a Kind in...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Poker News, WSOP
When Sally Anne Boyer attended the World Series of Poker Academy in 2007, she probably never imagined that she would go on to win that year’s Ladies Event just a few days later. The Academy was understandably delighted that one of their students had received such...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 29, 2009 | Poker News
Malta, 28 October 2009 – The Malta-based company, which is celebrating its 3rd birthday, has signed a partnership agreement with GO Voyages to become the official partner for its new direct line from Paris to Las Vegas, operated by XL Airways, which will take...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 28, 2009 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News
For all their obvious poker talent both on and off the felt, the Shulman family haven’t shown much aptitude for endearing themselves to the poker community. After years of influential media coverage at the helm of CardPlayer Magazine, father Barry and son Jeff have...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 28, 2009 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News
For all their obvious poker talent both on and off the felt, the Shulman family haven’t shown much aptitude for endearing themselves to the poker community. After years of influential media coverage at the helm of CardPlayer Magazine, father Barry and son Jeff have...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 26, 2009 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News
Last week, High Stakes poker saw the comeback of player Brian Hastings. He put in a huge session last week to win $267,450. Other players that did well include kingsofcards and THENUTHUNTER. Most of this week’s high stakes action was on Full Tilt Poker on tables as...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 26, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Lose with pocket Aces 3 times and receive a €100 cash prize… Annoyed that you’ve just lost with pocket aces AGAIN to the fish calling all in with a hope and a prayer and just a bare flush draw? If so, November will be a great month as Poker Heaven will give you...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 26, 2009 | Online Tournaments, Poker News
Another Sunday, another huge day of major online poker tournaments. Both PokerStars and FullTilt manged some big days today, as every single major easily eclipsed their guarantees. The recent “upswing” in entries is a welcome sign after quite a lull...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 24, 2009 | Poker Law, Poker News
When it comes to online gambling legislation, most of the world’s poker press focus their attention solely on America. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, passed in 2006, made it technically illegal for online gambling companies to offer their services in...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 23, 2009 | Full Tilt Poker, Poker Law, Poker News
The gambling industry turned their collective eyes on Kentucky yesterday, as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments relating to the state’s attempt to seize 141 gambling domain names. Opposing lawyers argued back and forth for 90 minutes in front of a panel of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Upcoming Poker Events for Week of October 18, 2009: $250,000 Guaranteed Sunday, October 18, 2009, at 19:00 GMT+1 Buy-ins = $300 + $20 Satellites available. Win part of a huge guaranteed prize pool for an amazingly low buy-in! ECPokerTour Malta Super Sat Sunday,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Poker News
October 20, 2009 – Online RedKings player and EPT winner Mike McDonald scooped $150000 when winning the hotly contested Grand Series of Poker (GSOP III) at Ongame this past Sunday. With a large number of satellites and qualifiers held over 4 weeks this popular...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
ParadisePoker is excited to announce the arrival of the much anticipated ParadisePoker Tour. It kicks off December 12th at the Casino at The Empire in Leicester Square, in beautiful London. Online qualifiers for the series are going on now and you could win your...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
The co-founder of PartyGaming, parent company of PartyPoker, has recently revealed that he is selling his substantial stake in the firm. Anurag Dikshit (pronounced Dix-it), is set to cash in on the company he joined back in 1998. Forbes has reported that he will sell...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Taking an action with only really strong or weak hands, and nothing in the middle. This happens a lot with Pre-Flop 3betting, where players will 3bet JJ+,AK and also bluffs, but not hands like 66 or AJ.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
This is usually typed into chat when a player is taking forever to make a decision.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Abbreviation for Top Pair Medium Kicker or Top Pair Middle Kicker. For example, holding A9 on a A T 4 flop.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Having the absolute weakest possible hand that one would take a certain line/action with.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Holding the absolute best hand that one would take with a certain line/action.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A term used for being in a favorable situation or flopping a huge hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A term used for the professionals sponsored by FullTilt Poker. They are given this name because when they are playing the table that they are on is highlighted in red in the poker room lobby.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A visual representation of someone’s actual earnings vs. their expected earnings. This is done by determining a player’s equity every time he/she is all-in and then using a graph to show how it differs from his/her actual winnings.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A bad player, one who loses a lot of money every time he/she plays.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A really big fish, a player who will lose a lot of money long-run.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A common occurrence in live games, where instead of players paying an ante before each hand, the button antes a designated amount. For example, in a game with a normal $1 ante, the button might just ante $8-$10.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A player who is staked by another.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Abbreviation for Absolute Poker, a popular poker room on the CEREUS network.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Abbreviation of the popular online poker site Ultimate Bet, now on the Cereus Network.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Folding a big hand facing a bet or raise.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
The way a player is perceived at a poker table. This will happen over time as players begin to understand your style of play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Referring to going all-in as a bluff, typically heard more in live poker than online play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Abbreviation for Seven Card Stud, a game where players are dealt their first two cards face down, the next four face up (with a round of betting in between each) and a final card face-down with one last betting round.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Short hand for Fold Equity, the % of time your opponent will fold to a bet or raise.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Posting statistics from PokerTracker or Hold’em Manager on poker forums, looking for advice on your game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Slang for sexy, making a play that is interesting/cool/innovative.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A thread on a poker forum where an experienced player/poster answers any and all questions for a 24hour period. This gets its name from being stuck in a well, and having nowhere to go.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
To hit a streak of good luck, typically resulting in winning a lot of money.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
When the turn card is dealt and it is one of the cards from the flop.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A common celebration in tournaments after a player knocks out another or doubles up. This is typically not used after sucking out, as it would be in bad taste.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A bad player who is very aggressive, betting and raising the majority of the time.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
To call an all-in when you are sure you’re behind, but have a chance to improve to the best hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Slang for gamble, typically heard at the tap when someone calls an all-in with a draw. The amount of O’s can be changed for affect.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Slang for a 2, or deuce.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Having the worst possible hand after all the cards are dealt. For example, holding 24o on a board reading A 3 Q J 9.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Betting the smallest amount allowable by the rules, typically the Big Blind. This is a play that a lot of fish use if they don’t want to face a larger bet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Most commonly seen in Omaha, where players are dealt four cards, but can happen in Texas Hold’em as well. A player might flop two pair, and then the board pairs as well, counterfeiting one of their pairs. This is not an actual hand, as players can only use five...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
An action in which a player bets, gets raised, and calls the raise.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Having a string of tough luck, typically involving multiple bad beats.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
The actual amount a player bets on any street. Some times the amount one bets can give away the strength of their hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Common internet forum slang, where a person posts the first response in an interesting/new thread.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
To be a small amount in relation to the size of the pot. Typically done when trying to extract value from an obvious weak hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
To hit a nice rush of cards, or to win a hand from behind.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Slang for "representing". An action which correlates to the strength of your hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Slang for money, normally seen on poker forums.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A multi-tabling option offered from most poker sites, where a player is able to sort their tables from the top-left of the screen to the bottom-right, which some overlap.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A multi-table option where all tables are places exactly on top of each other, so that only one table is seen.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
An option offered by most sites, where players can automatically resize their tables to fit on their screen, usually works up to 9 tables on regular monitors and up to 12 on wide screens.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
An option offered by most poker sites where players can make their tables a custom size, generally to fit more onto their computer screen.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A common term for telling the fish at your table how bad they’re playing. This is in general an awful idea, as your money comes from them, and telling them to improve will only hurt your bottom line.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Online tables where only five players can sit. This is typically not seen on American sites, but is fairly common on European poker rooms.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Online tables where only only four players can sit
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
A collection of poker players who discuss hand histories, theory, and event sweat each other during sessions.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Similar to ownage, to completely outplay an opponent.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Shorthand for "On The River"
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
To make a full house on the turn or river.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
Stands for "On The Flop".
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
To play your hand in a way which it appears stronger than it actually is, typically done with weak made hands.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
To bet the next, normally as a bluff. Raising the flop and then betting the turn.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
To check in live poker, normally by tapping the table with your hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
To check in live poker by making a knocking motion with your fist on the felt.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Common misspelling of the word good, typically when asking whether or not a play was standard.
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
A common abbreviation for micro stakes no-limit games
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
October 21st through October 28th, RedKings will be hosting a series of 10 free Sit N Go tournaments formats as part of their Sit’n’Go Decathlon. Players will earn points for each of the different formats to place on a leaderboard where $50,000 in prizes...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
October 21st through October 28th, RedKings will be hosting a series of 10 free Sit N Go tournaments formats as part of their Sit’n’Go Decathlon. Players will earn points for each of the different formats to place on a leaderboard where $50,000 in prizes...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 20, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
To allow you to exchange all of you current Points770, Poker770 has decided to push back the launch of its new VIP Club to the 1st of November. This should give you enough time to convert all your points the way you prefer: by betting them with the Magic Box, turning...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 19, 2009 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News
High stakes action was huge last week as railbirds saw a pot totaling over $250,000 and four pots over $100,000. Players such as Tom Dwan, Patrik Antonius, kingsofcards, and FlopTurnRiver’s very own nutsinho took part in the action this week. Most of this week’s...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 19, 2009 | High Stakes Rail, Poker News
High stakes action was huge last week as railbirds saw a pot totaling over $250,000 and four pots over $100,000. Players such as Tom Dwan, Patrik Antonius, kingsofcards, and FlopTurnRiver’s very own nutsinho took part in the action this week. Most of this week’s...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 19, 2009 | Online Tournaments, Poker News
Another Sunday, another huge day of tournaments on PokerStars and FullTilt. Both sites had successful days, as every tournament was able to reach its guarantee, a great sign for the future. FTR would be remiss not to mention a smaller event, won by former FTR writer,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 17, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Bodog has announced its Bodog Poker Open IV online poker tournament series, which will run November 1st through November 8th, and the hunt is now on for who will be the next Bodog Poker Champion. Seven events make up this year’s run of the Poker Open. Buy-ins...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 17, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
€60,000 CASH Race Poker Heaven is proud to announce their €60,000 CASH Race rewarding their most loyal players. The total prize pool is split into 3 races so should you win all the 3 races in October you will walk away with a €15,000 cash prize. The only thing you...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 17, 2009 | Poker News
For the past month, London has been at the epicenter of the world’s most exciting and prestigious tournaments. From the WSOP Europe to the EPT London, poker’s best and brightest descended on the English capital to compete for huge prizes. As November approaches, the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 16, 2009 | Poker News
Although the official induction is still some weeks away, a Las Vegas newspaper recently announced the sole entry into this year’s Poker Hall of Fame. Mike Sexton, generally regarded as one of the nicest and most influential figures in poker’s short history,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 16, 2009 | Online Poker News, Poker News
Trawling the web in search of online poker information can be a thankless task. Online forums are a gold mine of news and strategy discussion, but it’s often difficult to sift through the murk and find the gems. Similarly, dedicated news sites provide up to the minute...
