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Carribean Stud Poker

Posted on January 24 2010 Posted Under: Carribean Stud Poker, poker, poker tips
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Firstly you  should always remember to get a casino bonus before you start playing, as this type of online casino promotion will help you gain an edge when you play games like Carribean Stud Poker.

It started out as a hot draw on some cruise ships and has caught on in many casinos around the globe. Gamblers enjoy Caribbean Stud poker because of its simplicity, similarities with standard poker rules, and a progressive jackpot that may reach more than $100,000. (Progressive jackpots continue to increase until a gambler hits the jackpot.) The key goal is to beat the dealer’s five-cards with your five-cards – the dealer is your only opponent, not the other gamblers. The winning hands are similar as in regular poker, but this poker variant exhibits some distinctive quirks that ceaselessly charm its growing fanatics.

Benefits of Online Poker

Posted on September 24 2009 Posted Under: poker, poker bonus
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In a matter of more or less 10 years, online poker became one of the most popular pastimes in the world.  Why is it so?  Why do many people enjoy playing online poker?  Online poker is distributed through thousands of poker sites all over the world and people from varied backgrounds visit these poker sites to have fun and win money.  In this article, you’ll determine the different reasons why online poker is loved by so many people.  You’ll learn about the benefits of playing online poker.

Brick & Mortar Poker vs. Online Poker

Tournament Hold em

Posted on September 5 2009 Posted Under: poker, poker bonus
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If you are from the USA and are looking for the biggest tournament hold em poker games then you need look no further than Poker Stars.  If you already have a stars account then you can always choose one of the other USA eligible poker rooms below.

If you live outside the USA, you have a wider selection of poker rooms to choose from.  It is a tossup between Stars and Party poker, as both of these sites have fantastic tournaments.

Poker Room Bonus $ Bonus % Bonus Code USA?
Absolute Poker $ 500 100 % Yes
Full Tilt Poker $ 600 100 % CASH1 Yes
UltimateBet $ 1100 111 % Yes
BetFair $ 600 100 % BFP600 None

The Exciting World of Poker

Posted on September 1 2009 Posted Under: poker
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Who would have thought that poker will become one of the world’s favorite sports? Before the upsurge of its popularity, poker was once a favorite pastime for families and friends but since poker involves betting, it has evolved into a whole new game, a game for dedicated competitors and experts. If you’re new to the world of online gambling and you want to try your luck in poker, you need to learn the basic rules and strategies of the game. This article will provide with an overview of the exciting game of poker.

Why Do People Enjoy Playing Poker?

Lose like a winner at Poker

Posted on August 16 2009 Posted Under: poker, poker tips
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Being a magnanimous champ is easy. Being a gracious loser is a lot harder. Although you have no control over your fortune, you can control the way you behave. The upbeat temperament is not only handy in making more friends at a game but also an important ingredient in your long-term gambling career. After all, your feelings are one of the few factors that are controllable when you are gambling, so why would you let the house have an advantage by giving in to a self-indulgent behavior?

Basics of Omaha 8

Posted on July 9 2009 Posted Under: poker, poker tips
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If you compare Omaha/8 games to Texas Hold’em games the resemblance is remarkable.  Both have the same rounds of betting with the of flop, river, and turn. But the real difference lies in the beginning of the game: In Omaha/8, all players are dealt four instead of two down, or hole, cards.  Players previously played Omaha games for only the best high hand, typically called Omaha High. However, the most prevalent variant today is Omaha/8, Like Seven-Card Stud/8, in Omaha/8 the pot is divided for the best low hand and the best high hand.  The game’s pot splitting has fueled the game’s fame because it gives you two likely chances of winnings. And with gamblers betting for both a low hand and a high hand, the pots build faster.