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British, Great Fans of Online PokerJan 22nd 2008

According to a recent survey made by Mintel Market Research one in four UK adults played with UK poker site in the last year.

Caribbean Stud Poker StoryAug 9th 2007

Caribbean stud poker, this recently famous poker game got its memorable start in the Caribbean, just as the name implies it

Texas Hold'Em TipsAug 7th 2007

Texas Holde’em is a game that will test anyone’s skills - understand the texas hold’em poker game better

Basic Online Poker Tournament TipsJul 30th 2007

I've always been fascinated by the thrill of gambling and by online poker tournaments, where players can easily test their gambling skills. Therefore, I will offer you some basic online poker tournament tips, so pay attention.

Online poker: guaranteed winningsJul 26th 2007

With a little luck, good skills and a constant patience, you can quickly gather an enormous bankroll. As you read this article, millions of people win fantastic prizes while playing online poker in the comfort of their own home.

5 Tips for building your online poker bankrollJul 24th 2007

Building a substantial bankroll in poker is very important, and usually the bankroll is influenced by several factors.

Priceless Software Poker ToolsJul 18th 2007

The main idea of this article is to inform the novice or beginner online poker player of the numerous online poker software tools that are now easily accessible across the internet.

Poker PartiesJul 13th 2007

We all know that poker is one of the most popular games in the world, and it shouldn't surprise us that it's played by millions of people worldwide.

Optimize Your Poker Game with Classy BluffsJul 4th 2007

Some folks wonder how often they should bluff when playing poker. The idea is nobody forces anybody to bluff. In no limit Texas holdem it’s only the ace up your sleeve that you can use (along with other tricks) in order to win money.

Should you or should you not show your cardsJun 28th 2007

The question is should you or should you not show your cards when you win an uncontested pot.

Yahoo and the Future of Online Poker WebsitesJun 25th 2007

Yahoo, the famous American global Internet services company, released recently its poker games site. This release caused much speculation in the online poker market

Nicknames for Starting Hands in Texas Hold’em - 2nd Part - Non-PJun 22nd 2007

In my last article we presented you the nicknames given to the starting pairs in Texas Hold'em. Now, let's take a look at the nicknames given to the non-paired starting hands:

Nicknames for Starting Hands in Texas Hold'em - 1st Part - TJun 22nd 2007

If you have seen a poker tournament, I'm sure that you are familiar with some of the nicknames given to certain hands: Pocket Rockets, Cowboys, Big Slick, and many more.

How to play pre-flop in poker - A guide for beginnersJun 19th 2007

The cards that you have in poker are very important but deciding to enter the pot when playing pre-flop is just as important.

How to Control Your Poker Table ImageJun 19th 2007

Your image at the poker table influences the way you control the game. You can use the way you are seen at the table to win many hands.

Event #13 at the World Series of Poker - Pot Limit Hold'emJun 14th 2007

Participants, winners and their prizes from the World Series of Poker - Pot Limit Hold'em World Championship, event #13

Event #12 at the World Series of Poker - No Limit Hold'emJun 14th 2007

Participants, winners and their prizes from the World Series of Poker - No Limit Hold'em Short Handed, event #12

Event #11 at the World Series of Poker - 7 Card Stud WorldJun 14th 2007

Participants, winners and their prizes from the World Series of Poker - 7 Card Stud World Championship, event #11

Event #10 at the World Series of Poker - No Limit Hold'emJun 14th 2007

Participants, winners and their prizes from the World Series of Poker - No Limit Hold'em, event #10

Texas Holdem RulesJun 5th 2007

There are many different types, or variants, of poker and the most popular brand of poker is Texas holdem.

The best hands to play in Texas Hold’emMay 22nd 2007

Texas Hold'em is one of the simplest poker games, because it has only 169 two-card starting hands you can be dealt.

The Nice Guys of PokerMay 17th 2007

Everybody wants to become a successful poker player, to win a grand tournament and walk away with millions of dollars.

Split Pots in Texas Hold'em PokerMay 14th 2007

Is there such a thing as a split pot in Texas Hold'em? For example, if the up-cards are 2-3-8 jack and king, I have a king and an ace, with my opponent having the king and queen, do I win the pot with a pair of kings with an ace high?

String-Raising in PokerMay 14th 2007

Calling a bet, then digging back into your chip pile and declaring a raise is called a string-raise. String-raising is never permitted in some poker tournaments nor public poker games.

Bluffing and Semi-Bluffing at PokerMay 14th 2007

The announcers for the Sky poker programmes use the terms bluff and semi-bluff. Could you please explain the differences? Are they not really the same, or is a semi-bluff just a bluff but with less money?

All-in in Texas Hold'em PokerMay 14th 2007

I need further clarification on how "all-in" works in Texas Hold'em. This happened on television the other night while I was watching a poker tournament:

Watch the Dealer Button on Televised Texas Hold'em PokerMay 14th 2007

Pardon the simplicity of this question, but how do they figure who deals, and when, when I am watching televised poker?

Successful Gambling by Making Smarter WagersMay 14th 2007

What is the best "even money" bet in the casino that has no casino edge? Would it be the Bankers hand in baccarat or blackjack?

Can Casino Poker be Beaten?May 14th 2007

On the radio over the weekend a gambling expert stated that the only game you can truly win at in a casino is poker. Is it true that poker can be beat?

Playing Tight PokerApr 27th 2007

Skill and deception are required elements in poker. If one uses them, you will beat your opponents in the long run, even if you might lose some rounds.

Choosing a Poker Room that suits youApr 24th 2007

The great thing about online poker is that you can play the game in any card room you want. You have this possibility in a live casino too, but is not the same feeling as when playing with an online casino.

The tour dates for Purple Lounge/Moore poker tournament releasedApr 17th 2007

The Purple Lounge/Moore qualification tournament dates have been released with much anticipation.

Giftcards.com Shut Down their Business with Online GamblersApr 17th 2007

Giftcards.com closed the Virtual Visa Gift Card option to online gamblers.

Easy way to depositApr 17th 2007

In order to fund their online accounts, American poker players, should look at their local Walmart.

Hands-On Mobile and World Poker TourApr 12th 2007

Hands-On Mobile, Inc. and World Poker Tour Enterprises, Inc. made public a multi-year extension to their flourishing deal to continue to bring the popular World Poker Tour Texas Holdem and other products to mobile phones worldwide.

Don’t Talk if You Want to WinApr 12th 2007

This article is about talking at the table and I don’t mean social conversations. In a game situation it is about the talk with those no longer in the hand, about community cards and what the remaining players may have in their hands.

Multiple Poker Solutions from OrbisApr 3rd 2007

Orbis, the world's leading provider of online gaming solutions, in recent times presented its Texas Holdem poker solution as part of the OpenBet Rake Games module.

Don't call too often in a poker gameMar 29th 2007

The player has three options when betting in a poker game: calling, folding, and raising. Many beginners call more often then they should, but that is a mistake

Texas Holdem. Keep the chances on your side!Mar 29th 2007

In Texas Hold'em, a particular form of poker, it’s important to flop the best hand, in order to have a real chance to earn the pot. The leading hand holds up and wins the pot more often than in just about any other form of poker.

The free online poker for beginnersMar 28th 2007

More and more players are attracted to free online casinos because of the advantages such a casino offers: no time limits, no risks of losing money and much more.

Take your money back at poker!Mar 28th 2007

For poker players the rake is the commission fee taken by the casino where poker is played and usually is 5-10% of the pot in each poker hand taken by the dealer. Because only players bet, the casino must collect this sum otherwise it won’t earn any revenue from the game.

Can a living be earned from online poker?Mar 28th 2007

Talent, dedication, patience, discipline and preposition to succeed are some of the elements required to be a winner, but even more is needed to make a living from online casino gaming.

It's time for poker!Mar 26th 2007

As you've probably imagined, there are numerous forms of poker that can be played. Even if Texas Hold'em is one of the most recent types of poker, the game benefits from a high popularity, being the most well-liked poker game.

By playing poker you can help the charitable organizationsMar 16th 2007

At one point in the past, because they have no other option, the charitable organizations relied on bingo and Las Vegas gambling businesses for fundraising events.

More comprehensive and detailed rules for 2007 WSOPMar 14th 2007

It is clear that the new 2007 World Series of Poker, the Mecca of poker community, was and it's going to be a key moment for the gambling market. Why? Well, it's almost rhetorical.

Advertising restrictions at 2007 WSOPMar 13th 2007

Spokesperson Gary Thompson said that Harrah's is prohibiting ads from dot net webs connected with real-money online poker rooms that allow U.S. gamblers, as Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars.

European World Series of Poker 2007Mar 12th 2007

The European edition of the World Series of Poker will be held in London, at only two months after the ending of the 39th annual Las Vegas Series.

The priceless services of giftcards.comMar 12th 2007

What if you're an instant satisfaction type of person? Of course that waiting for days for your deposits to get into your poker account will drive you insane.

Advertising Poker in 2007 SeriesMar 8th 2007

Recently, Jeffrey Pollack, the WSOP Commissioner, informed Casino City's representatives that detailed plans and information about 2007 World Series of Poker ads guidelines will be offered approximately in the next two weeks.

Time for Poker After DarkMar 6th 2007

I couldn't believe it when I heard that another poker show was emerging from the already flooded cable market. Poker After Dark (PAD) show it's not equivalent to World Series of Poker, but conversely, nothing is comparable to the big show.

Doyle's Room, another ban for U.S. gamblersMar 1st 2007

Starting from March 1, 2007, the Doyle Brunson Poker Network announced that it's going to interdict U.S. gamblers to play real-money games on its sites.

Reveal yours and I'll reveal mine!Feb 21st 2007

Any poker room, online or not, has its professional poker gamblers who are capable to generate a skillful false impression of being very relaxed and somehow, manage to maintain their chips.

Poker is the most popular card game of all time. You can play it in cardrooms as well as in casinos. Players bet in a pot along with the others and keep their cards hidden at all time. The game involves hand ranking. The winner is the one who has the best card combination. Nowadays you can play poker online as well.

Playing Pai Gow PokerFeb 8th 2007

One of the greatest things about online gambling is that it allows beginners to develop into professionals. If you want to know how to play tricky games like craps, Pai Gow poker, or even blackjack, just visit VIPcasinos.com, an excellent online games portal.

It's Easy to Play Online Poker?Feb 8th 2007

The online poker business is the most successful and profitable of all the online gambling industries and it's popularity is expected to grow in the future. If you want to become a part of the global online poker community here is a step to step guide to the world of internet poker.

Get your rackeback!Feb 7th 2007

Gambling is a modern and popular way of both entertaining and money-making. Throughout time many games have been created to persuade people to try them out. The internet simplified things and brought comfort to the gaming industry.

Five Card Draw Online PokerJan 30th 2007

Five-card draw poker was the poker game that everyone knew how to play. It's the game you saw in many poker scenes in the old westerns, the game that many of us first learned. Want to play it in an online casino? No problem.

Grudzien The Winner of The Extreme Poker ChallengeNov 22nd 2006

The winner of the Loser's Leap Challenge, Nick Grudzien, won a $6,300 entry into the Caribbean Poker Classic in St. Kitts in late November.

The "All-In" RuleNov 10th 2006

Dear Mark, when watching a Poker tournament on the Travel channel player A, after seeing his first two cards, bets $10,000, after which player B, who had remained in the game but having fewer chips than player A, pushed all his chips to the center and said "all-in."

The Poker Dealer ButtonOct 13th 2006

At televised poker, the game usually played is Texas Hold ' em that has as many as 10 players. Look closely at the TV image next time, Tammy, and you will see a small disk that is just in front of one of the contestants.

Is there a Strategy to Winning at Poker?Oct 3rd 2006

There are many persons arguing that by simply counting cards at blackjack, sports betting, even at video poker, having lucrative paytables, you can beat the dealer and win.

A very Successful Online Casino MagazineOct 3rd 2006

Poker has a very wide area of action all over the world. There are more than $170 million bets are made at online casinos every day. And it is also televised because there has been a wave of popular poker television shows about poker.

Secrets of PokerSep 20th 2006

The internet casino gambling was made popular by movies and legends of the American West and one of the most popular internet casino games to gamble on is poker.

Texas Hold’em Split PotsJul 26th 2006

Is it true that there is a feature called split pot in Texas Hold’em? For instance, if the up-cards are 2-3-8 jack and king, and I have on my hand a king and an ace, my opponent having the king and queen

Old Guard Versus New Guard at WSOP EventJul 25th 2006

The old guard still gives lessons to young players at the WSOP. Veteran Jason Lester left the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in the traditional way, with a gold bracelet and $550,764 after he taught the young gun Alan Sass a quick lesson in heads up play.

"Keys to the City" Awards for the best WSOP performancesJul 19th 2006

Aaron Todd and Ryan McLane the Casino City journalists are geared up to give their inaugural "Keys to the City" Awards, this round for the best of the best in first-half WSOP performances.

Online Casino Poker is Dominated by WomenJul 18th 2006

Because of the huge success that online casino poker has had in the past months has turned the game into a social phenomenon. The so called poker mania has taken over online casinos by storm.

The secrets of Successful Poker at the Online CasinoMay 9th 2006

The poker that is played at the online casino is truly a game of skill and strategy. Some poker players from the online casinos can enjoy greater success simply by interpreting some of the tips and information provided below.

Choosing an Online Poker RoomApr 23rd 2006

The first thing a new online poker player must do is select a poker room to use. Like any other situation where your hard-earned money is on the line, it pays to do some research before you begin.

Poker Ratings: Sky HighMar 23rd 2006

The latest poker tournament was a huge success for ESPN, particularly in the final couple of weeks, when ratings exceeded those for ESPN’s popular SportsCenter news show and the typical NBA game, Potts declared.