Despite the waves that the US Congress Bill has been making, online gamblers all over are still feeling hopeful that somehow this mess will be sorted out. As the saying goes, life goes on… A friend of mine recently bought a 500 piece poker chip set and we had a good old game of Texas… Continue reading Texas Hold ’em Starting Hands
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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
What Is The Appeal Of Poker?
Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world. Like other “vying” games, players make bets which are combined into a central pot. This money is then given to the player with the best hand (or, as is often the case, the player who manages to bluff everyone despite having a lousy… Continue reading What Is The Appeal Of Poker?
Reading Your Opponents In No Limit Hold ‘Em
In No Limit Hold ‘Em, your ability to play your hand right also includes the ability to play your opponents. This means that you need to know the psychological and bluffing skills than any other popular poker game. This is particularly true when the stakes are high. In low stake No Limit Games, it’s actually… Continue reading Reading Your Opponents In No Limit Hold ‘Em
Raising The “Limits” In Texas Hold ‘Em
No Limit Poker has become increasingly popular, not only for its exciting popularity but the large pots that are offered in the various No Limit Poker tournaments. It’s also been highly publicized because of the World Poker Tour and ESPN. However, there are fundamental differences between No Limit and standard Hold ‘Em. It’s important to… Continue reading Raising The “Limits” In Texas Hold ‘Em
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments
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,… Continue reading Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments