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Poker Bots (and how to get your’s FREE!)

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Understanding Poker Player Types

More than the starting hands that you are dealt with in a poker game, there are other factors that you need to consider when playing poker. If you remember my article with quotes from famous poker players, you will remember one that described poker as being a card game played with people – or something… Continue reading Understanding Poker Player Types

The Poker Bully (and how to be one!)

We’ve all been taught that bullying is not a good thing. In school, bullies were always seen to be bad – and they were. However, I’m sure that you also know that bullies pounce on the slightest sign of weakness and if you display even a hint of that, you are dead meat. That is… Continue reading The Poker Bully (and how to be one!)

Doyle Brunson: “It’s A State of Mind”

Of course you have all heard about Doyle Brunson, right? One or two of you guys out there probably even idolize this poker great – I sure do. Well, I ran across something he wrote just the other day at Poker Player. Coming from a man of his great experience, the thoughts expressed in the… Continue reading Doyle Brunson: “It’s A State of Mind”

Watch Poker Live 24/7 At RawVegas.tv

As time goes by, just when we thought we have seen and heard of everything, technology and its applications never cease to amaze us. I bet that when the TV was introduced ages ago, people’s eyes just popped out of their head. Now, it is just part and parcel of our daily lives. Now, another… Continue reading Watch Poker Live 24/7 At RawVegas.tv

Famous (Often Amusing) Poker Quotes

We all have our heroes and people we look up to. Whether it be in “real life” or on the game floor, there are people we consider our role models. Poker is not an exception, and when we look up to people we watch their every move and look out for their every word. Just… Continue reading Famous (Often Amusing) Poker Quotes

Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 2)

In my last article I talked about some of the most common boo boos that newbies at the poker table commit. This was done with the hope that potential poker players or even those who are already playing but are relatively new to the game will be made aware of these practices that should be… Continue reading Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 2)

Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 1)

Admit it, any beginner at any game is bound to make mistakes. The key is to know what they are to try to avoid them as much as possible. Texas Hold ’em – or any poker variant for that matter – is not exempt from beginner boo boos at the table. They can be funny… Continue reading Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 1)

Knowing When To Quit At Poker

Quitters never win, or so they say. Our society has had this notion of never quitting in any endeavor one gets involved in. The never say die attitude has a strong solid place in most any culture. Yet does it have a place in poker? Perhaps it does have its own merits in specific situations.… Continue reading Knowing When To Quit At Poker

Casinos Help Out Gambling Addicts

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… Continue reading Casinos Help Out Gambling Addicts

Duplicate Poker – Hope For Poker Enthusiasts?

It seems that though the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 has been in place for some time now, the hoopla surrounding it has not died down yet. This is not surprising as poker remains one of the most popular online games. A sharp increase in the number of players in online poker rooms… Continue reading Duplicate Poker – Hope For Poker Enthusiasts?

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… Continue reading Introduction to Stud Poker and Caribbean Stud

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… Continue reading Introduction to Draw Poker and Five-Card Draw

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… Continue reading 3 Tips To Give You An Edge In Poker

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… Continue reading Does Superstition Have A Place In Poker?

Poker Movies: Casino Royale

I’ve always been a firm believer in the saying “save the best for last.” No matter what aspect of my life you observe, you will probably notice that this maxim reigns supreme. Heck, even when I eat, I do not eat all the food on my plate at the same time! Yup, I save the… Continue reading Poker Movies: Casino Royale

Poker Movies: Rounders

Released in 1998, Rounders is perhaps the best poker movie in the last 20 years. With Matt Damon and Edward Norton as the protagonists and John Malkovich as the antagonist, you cannot go wrong. If you are an avid poker player, there is really no need to explain what a rounder is. However, for the… Continue reading Poker Movies: Rounders

Poker Movies: Maverick

Though not exactly about tips on playing poker, Maverick shows the whole picture of the adventurous life of a gambler in the old days in the West. This movie was released in the mid 90s, 1994 to be exact. As opposed to the past two movies we have featured, this one is not all that… Continue reading Poker Movies: Maverick

Poker Movies: The Sting

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… Continue reading Poker Movies: The Sting

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… Continue reading Poker Movies: The Cincinnati Kid