09 Feb 09 Running a Good Home Game
Lots of poker players learned the game from friends and family during weekly or monthly home games, and to this day some of the best fun to be had while playing poker is in your buddy’s living room. One question I get a lot is what type of gear one should keep in-house if you wanted to start running your own little home game. To run a correct home game or home tournament, you’re going to want just about everything a casino provides, luckily (more…)
08 Feb 09 Slot Game Tomb Raider
Secret of the Sword
A new slot game tomb raider is now available for play at an online casino near you, and it is the best Lara Croft casino adventure yet; a 5 reel, 30 pay line video slots game from Microgaming and fully licensed by Eidos.
Three and a half years ago the first Tomb Raider slots game appeared and took the online casino world by storm. Secret of the Sword not only exceeds the standards set by that previous (more…)
20 Jan 09 Cash Game Vs. Tournaments: Going All-In
I just got through playing almost a month of just strictly cash game poker. There were no good tournaments in the area worth driving to, and January is usually a good month to sit down at the regular tables. Why? Because everyone that got poker goodies for Christmas are now at the tables trying to show off their new card protectors and implement some new strategy from the first few chapters of whatever poker book they were given. That puts (more…)
Tags: Cash, Game, Going, tournaments
19 Jan 09 Poker now a skill game in USA?
Last Friday a Pennsylvania judge ruled that Texas Hold’em is a game ‘where skill predominates’, therefore removing it from the definition of illegal gambling in the state.
Judge Thomas A James Jr of Columbia County made the ruling that sets an important precedent for poker players of the United States.
In his ruling, the judge examined the relative merits of the skill vs luck argument, summarizing the (more…)
29 Dec 08 Texas Holdem-is it the Most Popular Game Online?
YES!!!
Basic info:
Poker is an enormously popular card game played around the world. Texas Holdem is one of the most popular poker types around the world. Lately, many poker rooms offer fun money Texas Holdem Poker games and tournaments which are aimed to introduce to the beginner player the benefits and fun in playing this poker game, to enable him to join the real money table games in futer. There are explanations on rules, strategies, (more…)
24 Dec 08 WSOP Announces Cash Game Themed Poker Academies
I’ve mentioned it before but it definitely bears repeating, and that’s the fact that when it comes to instructional poker, there’s really nothing that can stand up against learning from the pros in person, such as at a poker clinic. Words from a book can be misinterpreted and most poker DVD’s focus on the basic fundamentals of poker, leaving more experienced players unsatisfied. And when it comes to cash (more…)
22 Dec 08 Toon Casino – Newcastle United plays a different game
Newcastle United fans can now play in their very own branded onine casino. The Toon, in association with Cantor Gaming, have created a new online casino offering called simply Toon Casino.
Why play at Toon Casino instead of any other casino. Well, the promotors reckon they cator for football fans and are offering prizes that money simply can not buy, including:
– VIP tickets to the Warkworth Suite and Directors (more…)
Tags: casino, different, Game, Newcastle, plays, Toon, United
22 Dec 08 Changing a Bad Game
I’ve previously written about avoiding bad games, and finding profitable cash games where you can gain maximum value. Though this is the ideal situation, it is not always the case that you will be able to find an action packed game every time you want to play. For this reason, I wanted to write an article on things you can do to change the structure of a dull game. One thing that can be done is to get more aggressive with your play. This (more…)
04 Dec 08 Choosing the Right Cash Game
One of the great things about internet poker is the number of games going at one time and the ability to jump into a game in a matter of seconds. With the ability to choose from many different games, there is no reason to jump into a game without selecting the most profitable one. When scrolling down the list of games available, take some time to observe the possibilities. This will give you a chance to see what (more…)
03 Dec 08 Confidence in Your Mental Game
Confidence is a weapon that most poker players overlook when they go to the tables. However, it will directly affect the way you play and how other players perceive you. Having confidence in your playing ability and the level you are playing is going to give off a vibe to players that you are in control and a force to reckon with. If you are apprehensive mentally, other players will catch on and try to push you (more…)
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