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Casinos Help Out Gambling Addicts
By Andrew Kicak for SmokePoker.com · Leave a Comment
That last word is not usually mentioned in gambling circles, to be honest. It is one of those tags that society in general uses to label some people and to be frank, sometimes it is overused, giving card games such as poker a bad name. Yet the reality remains. There are people who get hooked too much and cannot control themselves, leading to the erosion of his relationships and life in general. Not all is lost, though. In fact, at the Viejas Indian Reservation, there is good news for all involved. A group of addiction counselors were trained on the dangers of compulsive... [Read the full story]
Stories
Poker Movies: The Cincinnati Kid
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Though movies are not exactly an accurate reflection of reality, we have to admit that we can pick up a thing or two from them. More so, we can have a good time while we are it. The same thing goes for poker movies. We see the exceptional highs and lows of a poker game in these movies. We see brilliant moves that may not ever happen in real life. Yet that does not discount the fact that we can have a great time and maybe learn something from these movies. So here is the first part of a poker movies series I’ve been writing… The Cincinnati Kid The Cincinnati Kid is... [Read the full story]
History
Why Einstein Would’ve Made a Good Poker Player
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Thanks to cheesy Hollywood movies, some people think that poker is all about mindgames: outwitting the opponents, making a cool bluff. Take the phrase “poker faced”: expressionless, unreadable. They get the impression that Poker is about knowing how to tell a good lie. Well, possibly, but some “mindgames” are basically about good math. Yes, math. If you want to spend the whole evening working on your acting, join a theater group. This game requires some computation, analysis, and at the very least, the ability to multiply. For example, the best poker players can look... [Read the full story]
Insights
Poker Movies: The Sting
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I remember watching The Sting when I wasn’t much into poker yet. In fact, I think when I saw it (simply because my dad had a video and wanted to watch it, so everyone else had to) I didn’t even know how to play poker. Despite that fact, the movie captured the interest of everyone in the room and we all ended up riveted to the screen. With Robert Redford and Paul Newman as the main characters, this came as no surprise. The movie revolves around Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) trying to avenge the death of his friend and mentor Luther Coleman (Robert Earl Jones). Coleman... [Read the full story]
Players
Doyle Brunson – Texas Dolly
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One of the members of the Texas Rounders, Doyle Brunson is a name legendary in the world of poker. Anyone who is really into the game will certainly know who he is. Also known as Texas Dolly, Doyle Brunson was born on August 10, 1933 in Longworth, Texas. It seemed at first that Doyle Brunson would live a “normal” life – with a 9 to 5 job with a sales company. However, he was invited to play a seven stud game on his first day at work and he realized he could earn more than a month’s wages in a few hours playing poker. He started off with small illegal games in Forth Worth,... [Read the full story]
Tournaments
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments
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The tournament structure of Texas Hold ‘Em Poker has caught the attention of people all over the world. Once again, we have the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour to testify to this fact. But, what exactly is a poker tournament? As you would have seen while watching the WSOP or WPT, a tournament may consist of many tables or in smaller cases, a single table. A poker tournament is no different from any other Texas Hold ‘Em game except that you have more players joining in and they get eliminated until there is only one man left standing. To join a Texas Hold ‘Em... [Read the full story]
Poker Articles
How To Build Your Own Poker Table
Earlier on I was talking about different kinds of poker tables. For those of you who are quite handy with a hammer, a saw, nails and that sort of stuff, you’d probably like it better if you had to make your own poker table. This option gives your more control as to exactly how you want your table to look,...
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Poker Movies: The Cincinnati Kid
Though movies are not exactly an accurate reflection of reality, we have to admit that we can pick up a thing or two from them. More so, we can have a good time while we are it. The same thing goes for poker movies. We see the exceptional highs and lows of a poker game in these movies. We see brilliant moves that...
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Playing Shorthanded In Texas Hold ‘em Poker
When you watch poker games on TV, such as the World Series of Poker, you normally see them starting out with ten players. However, as the game progresses, players get eliminated and the numbers around the table start to dwindle. The starting number – ten players – is what is called a full table. When the...
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Poker Strategies
Raising Your Expectations In Poker
Without our being conscious of it, many of us tend to define our hands by what we...
How To Vary Your Playing Pace In Poker
Since playing styles are so crucial in poker, you really have to vary your playing...
Reading Your Opponents In No Limit Hold ‘Em
In No Limit Hold ‘Em, your ability to play your hand right also includes the ability...
Poker Tips
Understanding The Casino’s House Edge
No matter what the ads tell you, there’s no such thing as completely overcoming...
How To Build Your Own Poker Table
Earlier on I was talking about different kinds of poker tables. For those of you...
An Introduction To Community Poker
Community poker is perhaps one of the most played groups of poker games today. The...
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