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Defending Blinds Doesn’t Mean A Blind Defense

Regardless of how tight a player you are, in poker you are forced to put money in the middle twice every orbit (if we’re talking about community card games, but there are compulsory bets in each and every poker variant re...


Bleak House: The State Of Online Poker Today

There is no denying the fact that online poker in general has seen quite a bit of a downturn and that its problems started with the 2006 UIGEA, signed into law by then-President George W. Bush. There probably are online poker o...



SmokePoker Exclusive: 15% Off Coupon For Online Poker Bot Version 4

It’s not easy to find good online poker bot software.  Let’s face it.  Poker rooms aren’t thrilled with the idea of players setting up their bots to automate their turn at the table and watch over time as th...



USA vs. Online Poker

Has the sun set on online poker in the US?  The United States is still the largest and most prosperous online consumer base despite the rising fortunes of emerging markets. Yet, online poker – considered gambling and sub...


What To Do After A Big Win

You would not think that winning a poker tournament or having a series of substantial wins at the cash game tables could have a negative effect on your game and psyche but often winning big can be worse for a poker player than ...



Playing Poker In Europe

When the United States passed the UIGEA, limiting the ability of Americans to play online poker, some feared that the poker boom would go bust. However, fortunately for video poker online, tons of European players poured in to ...



Want To Win A Shoot Out? DON’T Play Poker!

I’ve been playing some multi-stage Texas Hold’em shoot-out poker tournaments lately. More importantly, I’ve been winning many of them! It occurred to me that the reason I was doing so well at these tournaments was that I ...


Omaha Poker is a Challenging Game

If you’re used to playing Texas Hold’em and have tried playing Omaha or Omaha High Low, you’ve found that you’ve had to adjust your thinking. Although Omaha is sometimes called Omaha Hold’em due to the fact that as in...



Interview With Poker Calculator Creator & CEO (& How To Get Your Free Poker Calculator!)

23 x 12 = 276.  How did I know the answer to that?  I just popped it into my handy calculator and –POOF- out came the answer.  Now imagine being able to so the same thing but for your pocket cards in your next Texas Holdâ€...


Review: You Only KNOW Poker When You Can QUOTE It! Fun Poker Quotes Book

You learn the game.  You play the game.  You play the game online.  You watch it on television.  You may even read instructional books or pro player biographies.  But have you ever imagined being able to quote poker?  Or ...



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. ...



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! ZY...


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 ...



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...



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 h...


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 ...



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 player...


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...



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-powere...


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 p...