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Introduction to Stud Poker and Caribbean Stud

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Introduction to Stud Poker and Caribbean Stud

There are hundreds of poker variations played in homes, backrooms, and casinos. Most of the poker variants however fall under the three main types of poker – draw poker, stud poker, and community poker. Last time I wrote about draw poker and its most common variant – Five-Card Draw. This time I’ll be focusing on Stud Poker and its own variants. Stud Poker games are games wherein the players are given a mix of face-down and face-up cards dealt in multiple betting rounds. Cards dealt face-down are called hole cards. The number of cards and number of betting round varies...

Introduction to Draw Poker and Five-Card Draw

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Introduction to Draw Poker and Five-Card Draw

There are many variations of poker. One of them is draw poker. Draw poker is usually considered to be the standard poker form and is the kind of poker beginners usually learn. The number of players involved in the game varies from 3 to 7 persons. Draw poker doesn’t refer to one specific poker game though. There are actually quite a few variations of draw poker. So how do you classify a game to be a draw poker game? A draw poker game is when each player is dealt a complete hand before the start of the first betting round...

3 Tips To Give You An Edge In Poker

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3 Tips To Give You An Edge In Poker

Everyone acknowledges that poker is a game which combines both luck and skill. The idea is that each and every poker player at the table has an equal chance of winning based on the cards dealt. It is their skill that gives them the edge to win. Of course, this is all in view of the long run. In a single hand, one player may have better cards, of course. In any case, the real challenge for a poker player is to win with whatever cards he is dealt with. That is, to make a profit at the end of...

Does Superstition Have A Place In Poker?

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Does Superstition Have A Place In Poker?

Superstition has been part of man’s life for as long as anyone can remember. If you read history books and historical novels, you will see that life has always been rife with beliefs that are not necessarily based on anything logical. That is the exact definition of a superstition – an illogical belief. You would think that with the heights technology and science have achieved, there would be no place for such beliefs. Of course, that is not the case. In most any aspect of modern life, people hold on to superstitions. Whether one is aware or not, it is...

How To Play Caribbean Stud Poker

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How To Play Caribbean Stud Poker

There are many poker variants being played in casinos all over the world. Although these poker games follow a fundamental set of universal rules there are certain rule variations made that make it distinct from each other. One popular poker variant played in most casinos is called Caribbean Stud Poker. As a way of distinguishing this type of poker from other types, I am going to give you the basic rules of the game: * The player makes an ante wager as well as an optional progressive side bet of $1 * Each player as well as the dealer will...

Taylor Caby (Green Plastic) – Online Poker Pro

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Taylor Caby (Green Plastic) – Online Poker Pro

So far the players I’ve featured were offline pros. Let’s take a look at a very young man who is well known in the online poker world as Green Plastic. So what do we know about Taylor Caby? He was born in 1983, studied Finance at the University of Illinois, and is known to be one of the best heads up players online. To gain a bit more insight into this young man, here are parts of an interview that PokerNews had with him. Enjoy! Q: Where did your screen name Green Plastic come from? Taylor Caby: In college, I...

An Introduction To Community Poker

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An Introduction To Community Poker

Community poker is perhaps one of the most played groups of poker games today. The name community poker is derived from the fact that some cards are shared by all the players. Quite obviously, these are the community cards. Though there are many different kinds of community poker games, the basic idea behind them is the same. A specific number of cards are first dealt to each player – the number of which depends on the type of community poker. After the players get their cards, a certain number of cards are then laid out on the table. These are...

Poker Terms – A Basic Poker Glossary

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Poker Terms – A Basic Poker Glossary

I was looking through the posts the other day and I realized, albeit belatedly, that I should have started out with a list of poker terms. I have been harping on how players new to poker should know about the lingo used in poker before jumping into the fray yet I never really focused on poker terms. My bad. So here is the first installment of the most common poker terms. Some of them are specific to online poker (OP) while others apply to poker in general. Advance Action (OP) This option is available in many online poker rooms. When...

How To Start Your Own Home Poker Game

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How To Start Your Own Home Poker Game

Watching all those TV shows of poker tournaments has made many people crave for the same excitement experienced in a real life poker game. The majority of poker games are played online, but poker enthusiasts know that nothing can compare to real life games. Yet finding tournaments offline are not always that easy. Your best bet is to start a home game of your own. What exactly is a home game? It doesn’t differ from any other poker tournament – especially of the sit and go variety – except that you usually have one table with around 6 to 8...

Poker Etiquette – Ain’t Misbehaving

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Poker Etiquette – Ain’t Misbehaving

Tournaments are supposed to be fun…and they usually are. Unfortunately, a few people who have no respect for rules and get their kicks out of making everyone else miserable can ruin an event. They get into fights, insult other players, distract other people with their tantrums, and generally think that being a jerk is a good poker strategy. Fortunately, tournament organizers have caught on, and are strictly enforcing rules regarding proper conduct in poker rooms. Yes, you can get kicked out of tournaments for misbehavior, or at the very least, slapped with a time penalty that will affect your game...

Poker Tournament Basics (Part 2)

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Poker Tournament Basics (Part 2)

Poker players can sometimes look for more than the thrill that they get from playing in casinos or online gambling sites. Sometimes they want something that will really give them an additional level of challenges and bring some adrenaline fueled action to their game. And they usually get this kind of thrill by competing in poker tournaments. More and more tournaments are being held in various parts of the country and it’s now becoming a spectator sport too. In my last article, I discussed the basics of participating in a poker tournament. I offered a number of important tips and...

Poker Tournament Basics (Part 1)

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Poker Tournament Basics (Part 1)

Basically, there are two types of tournaments that are popular in the poker circuit – freeze outs and rebuy. A freeze out tournament will usually start with all of the players starting with the same number of chips. This kind of structure means that a player must have a tighter playing strategy. Once a player loses all of his chips then he is automatically out of the tournament. The rebuy tournament, on the other hand, would usually possess a particular number of levels where a player can rebuy chips. One of the common rules in rebuy is that there are...

Texas Holdem – What You Need To Know

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Texas Holdem – What You Need To Know

Who hasn’t heard of the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tournament? These two very popular tournaments have contributed a lot to making Texas Holdem Poker become one of the most popular variations of poker in existence today. From face to face games to online gambling, Texas Holdem Poker is played all over the world, by all sorts of people. If you are one of those people who know about Texas Holdem but have never really tried their hand at it, this post is for you. Before getting started on your Texas Holdem career, there are a few...

Understanding The Casino’s House Edge

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Understanding The Casino’s House Edge

No matter what the ads tell you, there’s no such thing as completely overcoming the house odds in blackjack. The casino will always have a slight advantage; they have to, it’s a business for them. They wouldn’t be dumb enough to bother with running a gambling operation where they have a higher risk of losing to the players. The rules of blackjack (or any other game) are designed to give them a higher edge. However, good blackjack players can play a hand well, and thus beat them in spite of the odds. It’s the challenge that makes the game so...

Beginner’s Tips for Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments

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Beginner’s Tips for Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments

Online Texas Hold ‘Em is one of the most popular poker games on the Internet. It attracts thousands of players — making it exciting, and also difficult. With so many experienced poker players battling it out for some of the highest pots on the web, online Texas Hold ‘Em can be intimidating to the beginner. Here are some tips from the masters: First of all, it’s important to wait for the right cards. One common mistake of new online players is that they get involved in too many games, and too many flops. This is one of the temptations of...