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A side bet in poker where a player at risk of being eliminated can hedge against a bad beat by paying a premium to guar…
Side Bet
Side Bet
It is usually not added to the pot but settled independently. In practice, side bets are used to increase the game's en…
ICM Chop
ICM Chop
An ICM Chop is an agreement among remaining tournament players to divide the remaining prize pool according to each pla…
Insurance Bet
Insurance Bet
An optional side bet in poker where a player who is all-in and at risk of elimination can buy protection against a bad …
Last Longer
Last Longer
A side bet or tournament format in which two or more players wager on who will survive longer in a poker tournament or …
Double or Nothing
Double or Nothing
A tournament format where half the field finishes in the money, each receiving exactly double their buy-in minus rake, …
All In Side Action
All In Side Action
A side bet between players on whether a particular player will go all in during a specific hand, often made outside the…
Seven Deuce Suited
Seven Deuce Suited
Seven Deuce Suited 72s is the weakest starting hand in Texas Hold'em by traditional hand rankings, often used as a bluf…
72s
72s
72s refers to a starting hand in Texas Hold'em consisting of a seven and a two of the same suit.
72o
72o
72o refers to a starting hand in Texas Hold'em consisting of a seven and a two of different suits, widely considered th…
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Roman Perevostsikov
Estonia
Roman Romanovsky, known online as 'Romeopro', is a Ukrainian professional poker player specializing in online multi-table tournaments. He has accumulated over $12.5 million in online winnings and is recognized as one of the top MTT players from the CIS region, also notable for his charity marathons.
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Roman Romanov
Russia
Roman Romanovskyi is a Ukrainian professional poker player known online as 'Romeopro,' with total live earnings over $429,000 and online profits exceeding $4 million. He gained prominence by winning the online poker XL Eclipse Main Event in 2018 for $187,500 and is recognized for his charity initiatives, planning to donate a portion of his winnings before retiring.
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Frank Labate Jr
United States
Frank Labate Jr is an American poker player from Dix Hills, New York, best known for his deep run in the 2013 Borgata Winter Poker Open Event 2, where he finished 5th for $16,152. With a career spanning small to mid-stakes events, Labate has accumulated over $88,000 in live tournament earnings and is recognized for his humorous, table-friendly personality.
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Hal Taylor
United States
Hal Taylor is an American professional poker player known for his aggressive style and involvement in high-stakes prop bets. He has multiple WSOP cashes and is recognized for his bold approach to the game.