When I am asked what my favorite poker variant on the planet is, I usually like to think a bit before giving an answer. This is because I try to expose myself to as many different options as possible, constantly seeking new information about each type of game. Poker is unique in that it so […]
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Short-Handed Play
It’s extremely common to play in a multi tabled or large single table tournament and then once the game becomes short-handed (meaning there are less players) there is always a player that instantly becomes a maniac. This person will raise, bet, re-raise, call all-in and often take complete control of the game. Although this player […]
Dealing with Poker Downswings with Grace and Strategy
A downswing in poker is bad. Very bad. Soul crunching, teeth grindingly bad. We’ve found ourselves looking at day after day of miserable poker and feeling like we would be better off closing our accounts and doing something else with our time… like complaining about it on Facebook. Okay, kidding. The reality is that every […]
A Simple Jacks or Better Video Poker Strategy You Might Like
Video poker is best done with a fullpay machine. If you’re going to run strategy, you might as well be fully rewarded for your efforts. You always want to look up all of the ways to play an initial hand on a big list. You’ll find these lists very easily in Google — just type […]
How Can You Win Playing Poker?
Poker has become a well-loved card game by many, and there are many who are trying to find ways to help them increase their chances of winning this game. There are more and more sites now that offer you the chance to play poker online which can be convenient for a number of reasons. Not […]
What Are Marginal Hands in Poker Anyway
If there’s one concept that seems to cause discussion at every turn, it has to be hand selection. Poker is all about hand selection. The hands we play can end up making us a lot of money, or pulling us into a losing streak best washed away with the liquor of your choice. We’re bourbon […]
Hold On – There Are Good Times Ahead in Poker
In a nutshell, poker is a matter of numbers. However, when you feel that you keep losing hand after hand, it can be hard to keep going. The truth is that poker is a matter of statistics. You could be losing for a solid week and still be a winner in the long run — […]
Good News and Bad News in the Poker World
There’s always a bit of good news and bad news in the poker world to be had. We already covered the fact that PokerStars and Casino Gran Madrid are teaming up in a deeper way through a new poker room. PokerStars is on the move with other casinos as well — Hippodrome and Circus Groupe […]
Poker History
Poker has a curious history, and nobody can be certain where the game originated. Many believe the game was the result of inspiration from a number of sources, including Persian, French, German and English games, though it is fairly certain that the first variations were being played around 1830 in New Orleans. These early variations […]
Hollywood poker
Since opening in November 2004, Hollywood Poker has grown to become one of the largest rooms on the Ongame network. Today it is as well known for the huge bonuses that they offer as the seemingly endless list of celebrities who play there. Endorsed by actor James Woods and WPT commentator Vince Patton, Hollywood offers […]