Online Gambling Sites

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin

One of the most important decisions any online gambler will make is the online gambling sites they become a member of. Many times, new players join the wrong online gambling sites, have a bad experience, and end up abandoning online gambling for another hobby. If they would have just picked the best online gambling sites from the start, they would still be enjoying the lucrative world of online gaming. Here are some things you should consider when choosing the best online gambling sites to play at.

You want to make sure the online gambling sites you consider joining have a wide selection of online casino games to play. Even if you play online blackjack or craps exclusively, there will come a time when you get bored or want to try something different. If you are a member of an online gambling site that has a wide variety of games available, you will be able to try a new game with ease.

Next, the online gambling sites you consider should have a high quality gambling platform. Not all online gambling software is created equal, so you want to make sure you sign up for an online gambling site with quality software. You will be staring at this platform for hours on end, so you want to make sure it functions well and you like the look of it.

Finally, you want to be sure the online gambling sites you consider have high quality customer service. There is nothing worse than signing up for a new site, having a question, and the customer service team is either unavailable or unable to answer your question. It is best to test them out with a few simple questions before you actually sign up for an account.

If you make sure the online gambling sites that you become a member of meet all the above criteria, there is a very good chance that you will have a very enjoyable experience. The more fun you have when you play at online gambling sites, the longer you will play and the more money you will make!

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The Rush To Launch Fast Poker

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

This month, poker enthusiasts are getting braced for the much anticipated launch of Fast Poker, which is similar to Full Tilt’s original high-octane innovation called “Rush Poker.”

Since Full Tilt was shut down, other poker sites have been looking to introduce their own versions of the game. PokerStars, for instance, is close to offering its own high-speed real money format called Zoom, which has been in its beta testing stage since February.

Now, software company Relax Gaming has announced the imminent launch of its own version called Fast Poker, which will soon be available online. Commenting on the exciting development, Relax Gaming’s CEO Patrik Österåker, said:

“We are thrilled to launch Relax Fast Poker Network together with some of the very leading names in the industry. We look forward to the launch and are sure more operators will join in. Fast Poker has the potential to make poker really hot again. Its fun, fast and easy, a great way of playing poker.”

When Full Tilt launched Rush Poker back in 2010, it became an instant hit as players were able to control the pace of their games as they switched from one table to another at the click of a button. It subsequently continued to grow in popularity right until the site went down last year, which then left an unfilled gap in the market. Now several sites are gearing up for an increase in traffic with the launch of Fast Poker, and amongst those sites that will initially be offering the poker format are iGame, Unibet, Betsson, Betsafe and 24hpoker. Commenting ahead of its launch, Unibet Head of Gaming Daniel Eskola, said:

“This is a major, exciting development in the online poker world which offers players a new, fun spin on poker without losing the essence of game. We are very much looking forward to strengthening our existing poker offering by working with Relax Gaming and have high hopes that our poker players will enjoy this new poker product.”

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No Excessive Celebrations Please

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

While contemplating what constitutes acceptable behaviour around the poker table, several names are sure to crop up who have stretched the bounds of poker decency in the past.

These include Scotty Nguyen at the 2008 WSOP $50k H.O.R.S.E. event, who appeared intoxicated at the final table whilst swearing and berating the players and staff around him.

Phil Helmuth has obviously crossed the boundaries of sporting behaviour so regularly as to earn the title ‘Poker Brat,’ and now even promote products on an all-poker webstore under the same name.

Other players who have pushed the standards of good behavior expected at the table include Tony G, Men “The Master” Nguyen, and a handful of old timers such as Johnny Moss, Puggy Pearson, and Stu Ungar.

However, special mention should go to Hevad Khan at the 2007 WSOP, where he finished 6th at the Main Event for $956,243. So over the top was the pros celebrations that a new WSOP rule was subsequently introduced the following year called the “Hevad Khan Rule,” which states:

“Excessive celebration through extended theatrics, inappropriate behavior, or physical actions, gestures, or conduct may be subject to penalty.”

Anyone not familiar with his bizarre behaviour should check out this video of him here.

Nonetheless, not everyone seems to agree with the ruling, not least WSOP bracelet winner Mark Radoja who argues that the rule needs to be changed so as to bring poker in line with other games and sports. As Radoja explains:

“This is what creates the ratings. It is so good for the sport. It is like asking Lebron James not to celebrate after hitting a buzzer-beater. When somebody celebrates, they aren’t celebrating against me; they’re celebrating for themselves. I think we need to embrace celebrating like other sports.”

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How does online poker work?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

   The first thing to recognize is that when you’re playing poker online, you’re playing in opposition to other, real people linked to the game via the Internet. This is dissimilar from video poker, which is the type of amusement you may find in a casino, where you’re playing poker against the machine and its software. It’s also significant to know the difference involving a poker website and an online casino. With online casinos, players are classically pitted against the house and as is the case with all casinos both online and in the real planet, the collective effect is that “the house always wins”. That’s not to say not any of the players constantly win any cash. For sure, there are expected payouts to players at a casino based on some proportion of the total income. I’ve oversimplified it, but fundamentally that’s the commerce form of every casino. The casino makes cash by present activity and the possible for players to win.
When it comes to online poker rooms or poker websites, the “house” never wagers something. Poker websites are a impartial third party that creates the communications and surroundings for poker players to take on each other. The online poker room supplier earns its cash by taking a small percentage of each pot gamble, usually called the rake. In some cases, poker rooms might have tournaments that necessitate an entry payment to join in.

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Top 10 Sexy Poker Babes

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

10. Lacey Jones

Lacey Jones

Lacey Jones

Lacey Jones has a unique way of looking both wonderfully feminine and really resourceful at the same time.

She probably came onto the poker scene primarily for her stunning beauty, but soon proved to be so much more than a face.

Such as a decent poker player and competent reporter.

 

9. Clonie Gowen

Clonie Gowen

Clonie Gowen

 

 

Fantastic face and fantastic smile. A mop of hair that most women would kill for. Poker skills that most men would kill (her) for.

Regardless of personal taste and preferences, I think everybody, both men and women, will agree that Clonie Gowen is one of the prettiest women in poker.

At the same time she’s one of the very best female players around. All things considered, no one could compete with her about this ninth place.

8. Jennifer Harman

Jennifer Harman

Jennifer Harman

 

 

Attractive and sympathetic and with over two million dollars in total tournament winnings, Jennifer Harman would be a target for every grinder with marriage designs if it wasn’t for the fact that she’s already annoyingly happy in her marriage.

Jennifer Harman is part of an extremely select hard-core group of ultra-high stakes Las Vegas poker pros including no lesser legends than Doyle Brunson and Ted Forrest.

She was part of “The Corporation” that collectively took on banker Andy Beal in that legendary nosebleed stakes headsup match some years back.

7. Annie Duke

Annie Duke

Annie Duke

 

 

Annie Duke may not have the kind of symmetrical constitution that repeatedly puts her in this kind of list, but in my book Annie is a wonderful woman who’s both cute and shockingly smart.

Plus highly competent when it comes to poker, which goes without saying. With more than $3.5 million in tournament winnings she’s number two on the Women’s All Time List, after Kathy Liebert.

Some people may object to her pertinacious personality (obviously without knowing her in person), but I appreciate the “no fold” style of hers

I won’t even humiliate Annie by telling you who’s sister she is. In my book he’s her brother, not the other way around.

6. Evelyn Ng

Evelyn Ng

Evelyn Ng

 

 

With her wonderful personality, her fresh smile plus a really strong poker resume ($350K in tournament winnings), Evelyn Ng must be on a list of poker babes.

She’s also a genuine genius when it comes to Guitar Hero, which is an irresistible character trait according to this grader.

By the way, the photo of a male opponent looking for tells in Evelyn’s cleavage is pretty hilarious. I’ll see if I can hunt it down. Where’s Google when you really need it

5. Isabelle Mercier

Isabelle Mercier

Isabelle Mercier

 

 

Personally I felt a bit sad when Canadian poker whiz Isabelle “No Mercy” Mercier’s changed her image from esoteric brunette to blond bombshell.

But still, Isabelle is a hell of a lady who’s made a genuine contribution to poker (especially in France), has won more than $800,000 and is a feared opponent at any table.

 

4. Tiffany Michelle

Tiffany Michelle

Tiffany Michelle

 

 

Tiffany Michelle went really deep in the 2008 WSOP Main Event. An obviously good-looking, dark beauty with a classical American face if you want.

Actress and singer/songwriter with well-proven poker skills, currently involved in the 15th season of The Amazing Race in team with Maria Ho.

In this clip she proves an uncanny ability with words. Oh my god the questions she gets…

3. Michele Lewis

Michele Lewis

Michele Lewis

 

 

As if being a “mother, writer and poker player” wasn’t impressive enough, Michele Lewis is also a good looking lady if there ever was one.

She’s a really competent poker player too, with four cashes in the WSOP and more than $80,000 in tournament winnings.

 

 

2. Almira Skripchenko

Almira Skripchenko

Almira Skripchenko

 

 

Franco-Russian chess master Almira Skripchenko may be a dark horse in this context. That is, since she’s pretty new in poker. I’m not questioning her beauty.

However, with total tournament winnings over $200K, most of which came in the last twelve months, she’s not exactly a one-outer to remain in the searchlight of poker fame for a foreseeable future either.

 

1. Shannon Elisabeth

Shannon Elisabeth

Shannon Elisabeth

 

 

Shannon Elizabeth is one of the most “forthcoming” poker babes, meaning she doesn’t mind taking off most of her clothes in front of the camera.

Apart from that, she’s also made some good money off the big live events with total tournament winnings of almost $140,000.

Before going into the “poker celebrity business”, Shannon Elizabeth was a fashion model and actress, best known from her role in American Pie (1999).

 

 

 

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Rigged slots?

Posted on November 16, 2010 by admin

The casino industry is heavily regulated, so if you are playing regulated slot machines the machines are not rigged, per say. What they are is programmed. This programming doesn’t mean that no one will ever will while playing the machine, it will just determine how often someone wins. For instance, slot machines are programmed to pay out anywhere from 83 to 99% of the coins that are put in them. Of course, this is a wide gap so some machines are going to pay out a lot more often than others.
Why are the slot machines allowed to be programmed? It’s because they are actually run by microprocessors that are found within the slot machine. These microprocessors ensure that every time the reels start moving that the outcome is completely random. So, the programming simply determines what percentage of the coins put into the machine will be paid out, but it doesn’t influence when they are paid out or when the combinations that will pay out will pop up.

Some people consider this rigging the machines, but the governing bodies are very careful to ensure that they are not. What you have to remember is that the machines may be programmed, but slots is a truly chance driven game. When you put the coins into the slot machine your fate is sealed, the outcome has already been determined based on the microprocessor that randomly chooses the symbols. Because it’s all about chance, it’s hard to say that the machines are really rigged.

So, does this mean that slots are a bad bet? Only you can answer that question. Slots are supposed to be a form of entertainment. Part of what makes it fun is that there is a lot of risk involved. You have to decide how much of a risk is involved knowing that you may not be the lucky one who gets the winning combination of symbols. Luckily, there are a lot of different slot machines that will allow you to play for very little. This is beneficial because it means you can have fun while stretching out a modest bankroll.

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Bluffing tips from Brokos

Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin

Poker pro Andrew Brokos has released a number of tips for poker players looking to try some new things in their game.

In his blog, he says that players may wish to try turning a hand “with a showdown value” into a bluff.

He says that while some moves may not pay off, trying new tactics and engaging in “experimentation” in games could be “profitable for you in the long run”.

Brokos also recommends trying out a “triple-barrel bluff” from the flop and then attempting to carry it out.

His last tip is to carry out a check-raise bluff from the river. However, he adds a word of caution, saying that people should try to think moves through ahead of time and to consider which opponents are the best for this type of play.

Brokos has cashed in three World Series of Poker events and has total winnings in excess of $266,000, according to Poker Pages.

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Sealing the Win at Poker

Posted on November 11, 2010 by admin

If you don’t think poker is a competitive sport, chances are you’ve never made it to the late stages of a major tournament where the only thing higher than the blinds is the pressure of playing for thousands – or even millions – of dollars in prize money.

As a former basketball player, I can compare the pressure of a WSOP final table to the final minutes of a playoff game where every play is crucial and any mistake can mean the difference between walking away a champion or a runner-up. From the crowds on the rails to the lights, TV cameras and reporters running around the floor, everything around you is amplified. Let the pressure and the circus atmosphere distract you, and you can easily watch your tournament slip away.

Pros who have been in these situations before – whether they’re athletes on the court or players on the felt – understand the key to wining in this atmosphere is to maintain focus on the task at hand and to block out everything else that doesn’t matter. TV cameras? Forget ‘em. Railbirds? Block them out. Bear down and play, and let the rest take care of itself.

Unlike other sports, poker has one more X factor that you have to learn to deal with – the money ladder where finishing just one spot higher can mean thousands or even hundreds of thousands of additional dollars in prize money. For players who haven’t gone deep in major tournaments, thinking about the short-term money jumps can be just as distracting as any TV camera. Succeeding at this stage takes focus on a single goal. For me, that goal is winning.

In my experience, tournaments can be divided into two distinct parts; in the money and out of the money. Before the bubble, my goal is to make the money. I want to cash and, hopefully, put myself in a position to win. After the bubble breaks, I aim to win. For me, and many other pros, the real tournament doesn’t start until after we’ve reached the money and its here where I really try to concentrate on making the smartest long-term strategic decisions I can in order to secure a win.

A hand from Event #1 of this year’s WSOP illustrates my point. We had reached four-handed play where the difference in finishing first and fourth was more than $500,000 when I got involved in a pot with Andy Bloch. I was holding pocket 7s and led out at a flop of Q-Q-3 only to have Andy make a pot-sized raise behind me. Though I don’t know what Andy was holding, I’m guessing that he may have had over-cards and, possibly, a flush draw. While my two pair of 7s and Queens may have very well been good, it would cost me my entire stack on what was essentially a coin flip in order to find out. In the end, I laid my hand down and looked for a better spot.

Why, you may ask. Well, there are a couple of reasons. First, I had a big enough stack at this point that I wasn’t committed to continuing with the hand and, while folding to Andy cost me some chips, I could still fold and sit comfortably in second chip position at the table. Secondly, and even more importantly, even if I was ahead of Andy on the flop, my read gave him 13 outs (approximately, a 40% chance) to make his hand. With my tournament life on the line if I called, I just wasn’t getting the odds to gamble.

While making the tough hero call in front of friends, family and the ESPN cameras may have been a great poker moment that earned me a few minutes of glory, I did my best to block all of that out of my mind and concentrate on the task at hand – winning the tournament. By focusing on the game plan I devised earlier, I was able to walk away from a marginal situation with only a small loss and move onto the next hand.

In the end, my decision to pass on the possible short-term gain I could have realized in this hand paid off, as I went on to defeat Andy after we reached heads-up play. I’ll take a WSOP bracelet over a few minutes of television glory any day.

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