Review: The Poker Pen IS Mightier Than The Sword!
I usually get a lot of digital products like poker bots, poker calculators, etc. that intrepid gaming programmers want me to test out and review. But occasionally, someone mails me a physical poker-related product to review. A few days ago, I received just such an item that really excited me. It’s not a...
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Poker News! Zynga’s PokerBuddy, Full Tilt in France, & More
It’s been a while since I’ve done a News post at SmokePoker.com. So I thought I’d catch up with a few tidbits that have come my way that affect your online poker play world. Here’s what’s new! ZYNGA (Facebook) Poker The good folks over at EV-plus have spend the last 2 years developing...
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SPECIAL DEAL: Free Poker Secrets Cheats E-Book Download! No strings Attached!
I had the good fortune of falling upon a source for this free e-book entitled Online Texas Holedem Secrets Cheats Revealed. In the pantheon of online poker e-books, there are really just a few worth mentioning. This is one of them. It’s a great read with a lot of interesting insights, tips, and strategies...
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WSOP Update: From The Euro Partners Team
I got this in my inbox. I thought I would share with you all. Titan Poker is looking good after their facelift. I like to see amateurs from the online poker playing world doing well in the WSOP and this is no exception… _____________ Day 5 of WSOP Main Event and Titan Poker Delegation Still Going...
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SPECIAL DEAL: Slotland Announces Brand New Game + Promos
I don’t often promote non-poker related deals. But I’ve always found Slotland lucky for me. I think their simple interface and lots of video slot machine options is part of the reason. I’ve also always had good luck here compared to other video slots sites (yes, it’s possible to win...
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What’s the Best Deal on a Poker Chip Set?
So you’re looking for a good poker chip set but are a bit overwhelmed with all the options out there? For starters, you’re likely looking to have a decent set for your home game and not likely looking at starting a casino or anything. That’s a good thing. Poker chips can vary from pennies...
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Playing Online Poker… To Make Money!
When I started playing poker online, I never really gave much thought to making serious money through it. I enjoyed the fact that I could play the game I love any time of day, any day of the week and always find active players to play against. It sure beat playing poker on my old monochrome Game Boy (back...
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Do you know the WORST Starting Hands in Online Poker?
I see so many articles and sources showing off the best starting hands in poker (Texas Hold’Em). There isn’t a poker place you can go to online or offline that will showcase the pocket cards that you can safely play. And I’ll admit it. I’ve certainly contributed my fair share of articles...
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Forget No-Limit Hold’Em! Learn The Secret to Dominating “Limit” Poker
There are many differences between limit and no-limit poker. Many no-limit players have difficulty gearing down for limit play, and limit players lack the courage and feel needed for no-limit games.. Many of the high-powered strategies that are available to the aggressive no-limit player can’t be used to...
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Review: Plenty O’Fish in the Mansion Poker Sea!
If you’re looking to make some serious money playing online poker, there is no doubt you’ll want to check out Mansion Poker. Why Mansion Poker? Mansion Poker probably one of the most popular and fastest growing online poker sites that is part of the iPoker network. It started out as a title sponsor...
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Do You Play Online Poker In The Evening? If So, Read This!
Tick-tock-tick-tock… Do you ever think about WHEN you play online poker? What if I told you there’s a lot more money to be made (or lost) simply because of the time of day you play online poker? There’s definitely evidence to support this – and the pros know it! The time of day...
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Review: Is MagicHoldem Poker Odds Calculator really magic?
When online poker first became popular, I played… and lost… and play again… and lost again. I admit I wasn’t very good. I mean, sure, I knew how to play as far as the basics go but I just never seemed to have any luck so I stuck to the free tables – until I got better and better...
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SPECIAL DEAL: Do the Easter Hop! April Bonus at Slotland/Win-A-Day!
The Easter Bunny has dropped some lovely goodies courtesy of Slotland/Win A Day! If you want a break from the poker tables, now is the best time to get some good deals on the virtual slot machines at Slotland and Win A Day. Come play at Win A Day Casino, where there are truly winners every day with their Winners...
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You Got To Know When To Hold ‘em, Know When To Fold ‘em…
Ah… the timeless country sounds of singer Kenny Rogers. He was right. You do have to know when to hold your hand and definitely when to fold it. I’m dedicating this post to the art of the fold. Yup, it’s one of those things that good poker players do routinely. And the best poker players...
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SMOKEPOKER SPECIAL: WOW! HOT! Titan Poker + Free Gift!
I’ve arm-twisted my good friends at Titan Poker to offer me something truly special for my valued SmokePoker.com members and visitors! If you type titanpoker.com in your address bar you’ll get their usual deal of a 50% bonus on up to $200 first time deposit. But that’s not good enough for me! ...
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SPECIAL DEAL: Win-A-Day Casino! 30% BONUS BLITZ March 26-27!
Listen up SmokePoker.com fans! You no longer have to beware the Ides of March!” The Win-A-Day Bonus Blitz is here! … Okay, that was a bit cheezy. Not withstanding a bad historical reference to promote casinos, Slotland’s “Win-A-Day Bonus Blitz” is a pretty awesome way to...
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Review: MUST-HAVE – “The Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide: Tournament Edition”
Okay, if I’m going to start reviewing products, I want to make sure I start with a good one. No, the best one. It’s a book. Plain and simple. An yes, it’s a real book. I like certain eBooks, but a lot of them are garbage. This is the real deal. Published in 2007, it is a MUST-HAVE if...
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Watch For Exciting Poker Product Reviews!
10,000 And that’s probably a conservative estimate! There are literally thousands of Poker Products, eBooks, Calculators, Bots, Software, Tables, Services, banks, chips and more. Whether you’re a pro, beginner, amateur, online player, offline play, even an antique poker memmorobilia collector, the...
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Top 5 Online Poker Tells From The Pros!
Everyone knows that about poker “tells”. You know, the scratch to the nose, the clearing of the throat, or lean back in the chair that may give away the strength (or lack thereof) of your hand at play. But when you’re playing online, that aspect of the beautiful game of Poker is lost…...
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The Unlawful Internet Gambling Act (still sucks!)
Years after the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act was first introduced to the public, there is still a general pervading sense of hope within the poker community in the United States. Despite the events that have been happening which testify to the strictness and seeming effectiveness of the Gambling Act, poker...
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