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J.C. Alvarado

Definition J.C. Alvarado is a pro poker player from Mexico City and a sponsored pro of Team PokerStars Pro. His career highlights include a handful of top 20 finishes.

J.C. Tran

Definition Justin Cuong 'J.C.' Tran is one of the best poker tournament players in the world, with remarkably consistent and voluminous results over the years.

Jack McClelland

Definition Jack McClelland is an esteemed tournament director, currently in charge of the Bellagio's poker tournaments. He has previously headed the WSOP.

Jack Strauss

Definition Jack Strauss (died 1988) was a professional poker player with 2 WSOP bracelets including a Main Event victory in 1982.

Jackpot

Definition Money won for suffering a bad beat in poker, which usually requires that aces-full or four of a kind loses to a superior hand using both hole cards. It's often used in the phrase "bad beat jackpot."

Jackson Five

Definition Jackson Five is a good example of the sort of annoying nicknames Vince Van Patten assigned to random poker hands in his capacity as WPT commentator.

Jam

Definition A slang term for moving all in in a no-limit hold'em game.

James McManus

Definition James McManus made history upon reaching the WSOP final table in 2000, taking 5th place for over $240K after being sent on a writing assignment for Harpers.

James Obst

Definition James Obst is an Australian online poker pro who has wins in the WCOOP and SCOOP.

James Woods

Definition James Woods is a renowned actor who also makes regular appearances at various poker games and events in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.