Month: October 2024

Undoubtedly, celebrity interest in the game of poker has fuelled public interest in the game of poker. It is likely that the average citizen could not ignore the lure of a thing linked both to the creation of wealth and the world of the mysterious and unattainable celebrity.

Many people like to watch their favorite celebrities compete on the popular television show, Celebrity Poker Showdown. The many celebrities that have appeared on the famous person game show demonstrate…

After one more year Thorp published a book (I mentioned it at the beginning of the article) in which he rather in details, in the form comprehensible to any even a slightly literate and sensible person, set the rules of formation of a winning strategy. But the publication of the book did not only cause a quick growth of those willing to enrich themselves at the cost of gambling houses’ owners, as well as allowed the latter ones to understand the main reason of effectiveness o…

Poker is very popular in homes all over America these days, so it is important that you have an overview of the different kinds of poker that are mostly commonly played.

Chinese or Russian Poker: This variation of poker uses a 52 card deck and 13 cards are dealt to each of four players. Each player arranges the 13 cards into the best three poker hands, known as the Front, Middle and Back. The Front is a 3 card hand and the Middle and Back are five card hands and must outra…

There are many benefits to be had from playing online Bingo, one of the most obvious being that you have the freedom to play right from your home, whenever you choose to do so. If you happen to wake up at 2am and can’t go back to sleep, why not boot up and play a few rounds of Bingo? Chances are, no matter what time of day you decide to play, you will have no problem finding a game, or in finding other players to talk to. Not only can you play when you want to, but you don’t …

Finding a good poker book these days is not quite as easy as it seems. There are more and more poker books popping up everyday. Especially books on no limit holdem. I am going to be reviewing several books on poker. Here are the covers I will briefly discuss: Harrington on Holdem Vol I, II and III, Mike Caro’s book of poker tells, and Sklansky ‘s Holdem Poker For Advanced Players.

I am reviewing these books on poker theory and tells because they have been most helpful to m…

Bingo is fast becoming the premier form of online entertainment and there are many variations to be played including pay to play and free bingo. This article outlines why you should play free online bingo.

If you know the rules, if you know the game, if you know the odds, chances are you’ll do well at poker. But, if you never play, you’ll never know. That’s the most important part of becoming a winner at Texas Hold’em. Practice makes perfect.

There are some great ways to become a better Texas Hold’em poker player. For instance, you might try reading books written by Texas Hold’em experts and world class tour winners. Or, you can search the Internet for the best poker tips an…

Posting blinds is a very important aspect of the betting structure of Texas Hold’em poker. It keeps the action in a poker game moving and influences the way people play the game, including whether or not they will fold, check or increase their bets. As the blinds increase, they can also make the game more exciting.

In Texas Hold’em there are two types of blind bets: the small blind and the big blind. These blinds are forced bets, which must be made by players who are part…

Everyone who loves poker also loves to win. While all card games are games of chance, not all cards games are only games of chance. In terms of Texas Hold’em, there are some elements of skill and strategy that considerably improve a player’s game, although a lucky draw of cards helps, too.

The most important move in Texas Hold’em is deciding whether or not to play a starting hand. In Texas Hold’em, experts agree that a tight and aggressive strategy is best. In spite of th…

Poker is one of the most popular table games in the world and Texas Hold’em is one of the most popular variations. In the last few years, poker games have increased in popularity and people who had never experienced playing poker before found themselves playing the game and enjoying it.

Well, the next step to enjoying poker is knowing what you’re doing and what you’re saying. Here are some of the most interesting poker terms out there:

Baby: a low-ranked card that is al…

When a group of poker players sits around a table, the pressure is on. The blinds have been placed and the pocket hands dealt. Each player looks at his or her cards and watches each other, wondering what each hand holds and where the game is going. Everyone is anxious to win, attempting to maintain their control against the increasing excitement of the game. The betting ensues and the flop is revealed. The excitement dies for some and increases for others. More betting and th…

Texas Hold’em is a popular game, so next time you consider hosting a social function at your house why not host a Texas Hold’em tournament? If that’s not your thing, the following rules and information will help you better understand the way a Texas Hold’em tournament is run.

Blinds: Every Texas Hold’em tournament has a blinds structure. In a game, there are big blinds and small blinds, which are posted by the players to the left of the dealer button. There can also be ano…

Roulette is probably the one casino game where several gaming strategies and systems are invented. Now, of course, there is no such thing as a perfect roulette strategy but there’s always the fact that when you adopt some sort of system even in this game of chance

Knowing the hands of Texas Hold’em is so important you shouldn’t play it if you don’t. If you have to ask questions about hands during the game, you’ll give your hand away. It’s as simple as that.

To avoid embarrassment and begin to understand the game and the reasons you want the cards you do, check out the following hand rankings:

The Royal Straight Flush is a rare and beautiful creature in poker. It is the unicorn of poker. Even if you played every day of your life…

As playing poker become more and more popular, it is increasingly more important for every day people to understand the importance of the game. Many people will be asked to play or watch the game in social situations and knowing how to play the game and knowing how the game works can make playing and watching more interesting and more fun. No one wants to be left out and the game provides an excellent past time for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Poker is a card game …

Texas Hold’em is a version of poker that has spread all over the world. It is a game exceeded in popularity by few other games. Understanding this game is not only an important part of popular culture, it is an important part of mastering an interesting and exciting game.

There are two things to know about winning hands in Texas Hold’em poker: what the winning hands are and when to play them.

Position is an important element of Texas Hold’em poker games. Where you are…

The game of backgammon can look confusing at first, but it is actually quite easy. This article provides what you need to know about moving around on the backgammon board.

Roulette is a game that is one of the popular attractions in casinos and game houses. The term actually came from the French word for “small wheel.”

Just who is playing internet bingo? According to a recent study, the results may surprise you.

With the popularity of online games surging on the internet today, it is easy to understand why Backgammon online has become increasingly popular as well. Today, there are so many places you can play Backgammon online, you will never run out of hosts. Some popular places include, MSN Backgammon, Pogo, Yahoo Backgammon, Party Gammon, and so many more. What is more, some backgammon sites are even turning to email play, in which you do not really play in real time, but you play …