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The World Series of Poker is the most prestigious set of poker tournaments in the world.

The main event

The main event of the WSOP is the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold 'Em tournament since 1972. (In 1971, the buy-in was $5,000.) Winners of the event not only get the largest prize of the tournament and a gold bracelet, but additionally their picture is placed into the Gallery of Champions at Binion's.

The Gallery of Champions in 1979

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baby

A low-ranked card, usually used in lowball games. Also "spoke" when between ace and five.
 

backdoor

1. A draw requiring two or more rounds to fill. For example, catching two consecutive cards in two rounds of seven-card stud or Texas hold 'em to fill a straight or flush.
2. A hand made other than the hand the player intended to make. I started with four hearts hoping for a flush, but I backdoored two more kings and my trips won.

back in

1. To enter a pot by checking and then calling someone else's open on the first betting round. Usually used in games like Jackpots, meaning to enter without openers.
2. To enter a pot cheaply or for free because of having posted a blind.

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Leading online poker room Titan Poker will stage its biggest ever tournament in March with a huge $2,500,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool.

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