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Free Poker Isn’t Just for Beginners
I’ve been playing real money poker for years. However, although I enjoy the rush I get from playing money games I still enjoy free poker. Sure, it’s a great way for newbies to learn the rules of the game, strategies and tricks of the trade. But free poker games can be fun for everyone. There…
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To Raise of Not to Raise?
In the game of poker, particularly in the game of Texas Hold’em, it is easy to know when to raise. You should raise when you have a great starting hand (such as A-A, K-K, Q-Q, A-K or A-Q) or when you want your opponents to think you have a great starting hand. However, knowing when…
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“The Nuts” of the Poker World: ESPN’s Top 10 Poker Stars
There are certain names that are synonymous with poker greatness-Doyle Brunson, Stu Ungar, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Helmuth… but these are some of the best players of all time. Have you ever wondered who the best poker players of the moment are? The players that you should be following and watching right now for inspiration? ESPN…
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Continuation Betting in Texas Hold’em Poker
In a game of Texas Hold’em poker one of the best strategies is continuation betting. If you aren’t familiar with continuation betting it’s an easy skill to learn. Put simply, a continuation bet is a bet that you make on the flop if you raised pre-flop. It is also known as a “c-bet.” This bet…
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Online Poker Etiquette
When it comes to playing poker online a lot of players just don’t seem to know how to behave. From making rude comments in chat to being inattentive during game play, it’s amazing how many online poker players don’t adhere to the rules of poker etiquette. If you are new to playing poker online then…
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Poker Betting Tips
Playing poker for real money can be fun and exciting. However, a problem that many poker players face-and especially newbies-is a lack of knowledge about how to bet. A lot of players think that by randomly changing up the amounts of their bets they can keep their opponents guessing. However, without a basic knowledge of…
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Playing Continues After Berlin Poker Heist
Today in Berlin a group of robbers stormed a poker tournament, stealing up to $1.1 million in poker prize money. There were four robbers in total, all in disguise, and they were armed with handguns and machetes. The tournament was taking place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the center of Berlin. When the robbers…
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Choosing Your Limits for Tournament Poker
When you are new to playing in poker tournaments it is important to choose your stakes carefully. When choosing your limits you want to make a decent profit, while also avoiding playing for such high limits that you can’t measure up to the other players. The following tips can help you choose the right tournament…
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Is Intrastate Online Poker the New Thing?
Today in Florida a bill was filed that will potentially legalize online gambling within the state. The bill, named the Internet Poker Consumer Protection and Revenue Generation Act of 2010 (HB 1441), would ensure the protection of consumers while recognizing and regulating intrastate Internet poker sites. The bill was filed by Florida’s democratic State Representative…