My boyfriend likes to come first?
Monday, August 17th, 2009…in seven card stud poker tournaments. Does this make him less of a stud?
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…in seven card stud poker tournaments. Does this make him less of a stud?
Poker Sites?
Monday, August 17th, 2009Does anyone know any good free poker sites besides pokerstars.com to download and play in tournaments? Thank you.
Brad Booth is a SCRUB! Did anyone see the play he made on Phil Ivey (GSN – High Stakes Poker)?
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009No Limit Cash Games are about making money not about acquiring chips (see tournament strategy)
Recap: Yukon holding 2s-4s pushes ALL-IN vs. Phi Ivey’s Pocket Kings on a 3d-7s-6d FLOP. Obviously Brad was trying to make a play. Betting 300k to win a 50k pot is just bad poker. He bought in for over a 1 million and was just pushing his stack around. Of course Ivey folded (the good play) Though I respect Brad’s game, this was probably the most bone-headed play EVER. People calling this one of the Best Bluffs are simply bad poker players.
http://www.yukonbrad.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x-GGdHohnI
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I’m sure you guys have play in lower NO LIMIT games, where some guy sits with an obscene about and just tries to railroad the entire game. Its not poker, its just bored rich guy.
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Improving Your Online Poker Game
Monday, August 10th, 2009
Online poker is becoming more popular all the time. Since it is possible for people from all around the globe to now play against one another, the interest in online poker playing is ever increasing. It is, however, different from playing live games because you are not actually face-to-face with your opponents. You do not have the ability to spot things such as poker tells that you would normally see inn a live game.
Things such as facial expressions and hand gestures just aren’t visible. There are, however, online poker tells you may spot, such as reaction time and response time. Because of the way it is played, the strategy can be somewhat different with online poker than it is for a live game. Below are a few tips that will help you improve your online game.
Mix up your play. Once you master the fundamentals of a particular variant, it’s very easy because the concepts remain the same. The rules and strategies may vary with each poker variant, but the objective is the same. It’s often easy to lapse into mechanical play, especially when playing online. Even though many online games are equipped with the sound effects, graphics, and other aspects of the game you would find in a casino game that stimulate your playing, often times people playing in their home are in a comfortable environment which doesn’t always stimulate in the same manner. This can lead to your just playing by the book. Should you find yourself in this situation, failing to notice the tendencies of the players to your immediate right and left, or making moves without figuring out what you are trying to accomplish, work a little harder at mixing it up. Take bigger risks and don’t be afraid to implement new strategies.
Limpin’ ain’t easy. Though this can apply to both live and online play, it is most often seen in online games. Don’t limp when you are the first to enter a pot. The logic here is that since you have no money involved in the pot, you lose nothing if you fold. So, if you are going to call, you should have a hand that is expected to earn money.
Online tells. When playing poker, as mentioned above, most tells have to do with betting speed, since you do not have the advantage of watching the physical characteristics of your opponents. The dramatic pause is one of the easiest to catch. In most cases, a bet preceded by an extended pause can indicate strength from a player trying to project weakness. On the flip side, a check preceded by an extended pause is likely to indicate weakness from a player trying to project his or her strength or that he or she is strong enough to at least consider betting, while most likely the player is just trying to catch a free card.
By: Bob Bastian
Things such as facial expressions and hand gestures just aren’t visible. There are, however, online poker tells you may spot, such as reaction time and response time. Because of the way it is played, the strategy can be somewhat different with online poker than it is for a live game. Below are a few tips that will help you improve your online game.
Mix up your play. Once you master the fundamentals of a particular variant, it’s very easy because the concepts remain the same. The rules and strategies may vary with each poker variant, but the objective is the same. It’s often easy to lapse into mechanical play, especially when playing online. Even though many online games are equipped with the sound effects, graphics, and other aspects of the game you would find in a casino game that stimulate your playing, often times people playing in their home are in a comfortable environment which doesn’t always stimulate in the same manner. This can lead to your just playing by the book. Should you find yourself in this situation, failing to notice the tendencies of the players to your immediate right and left, or making moves without figuring out what you are trying to accomplish, work a little harder at mixing it up. Take bigger risks and don’t be afraid to implement new strategies.
Limpin’ ain’t easy. Though this can apply to both live and online play, it is most often seen in online games. Don’t limp when you are the first to enter a pot. The logic here is that since you have no money involved in the pot, you lose nothing if you fold. So, if you are going to call, you should have a hand that is expected to earn money.
Online tells. When playing poker, as mentioned above, most tells have to do with betting speed, since you do not have the advantage of watching the physical characteristics of your opponents. The dramatic pause is one of the easiest to catch. In most cases, a bet preceded by an extended pause can indicate strength from a player trying to project weakness. On the flip side, a check preceded by an extended pause is likely to indicate weakness from a player trying to project his or her strength or that he or she is strong enough to at least consider betting, while most likely the player is just trying to catch a free card.
By: Bob Bastian
Cake Poker double up (double or nothing)?
Saturday, August 8th, 2009Can anybody let me know Cake poker’s different buyins for their double up sng’s on no limit holdem? also is there turbo tournaments in the double up tourneys?
Free Online Poker Games Are Limited
Friday, August 7th, 2009
A beginner who still has no idea about a poker game or how to strategize when playing a poker game can try out free online poker games to improve their skills. Playing on the free online poker games available on online poker websites in the Internet will be a good way to be able to get use to the online poker game software.
The free online poker games are fun to play by itself. Players or gamblers, however, have to be cautious and ware when playing on free online poker games. They must remind themselves that playing on free online poker games will not totally cover the whole experience of playing online poker games.
Playing in free online poker games is playing online poker without money to spend. Players or gamblers must realize that playing without any money at risk and offered on the line will detract the player or gambler from the spirit of the poker game.
A simple reason can be offered regarding this, playing on free online poker games offers no financial incentives to the player or players.
Playing on free online poker games eliminates and forgets the skill portion of the game. Bluffing techniques also do not work in free online poker games. Players or gamblers simply have to reason out on why they should fold on an all-in when they can call because they are playing with fake money.
players or gamblers playing on free online poker games have no worries regarding calling off bad bets since they have no money to spend. They risk nothing, which is a very important factor in playing real-time online poker games.
In free online poker games, the poker game turns into a random game, while the best poker cards will usually win at every hand instead of a win by the best player.
Comments On Free Online Poker Games
The arguments presented above regarding free online poker games must not be confused to mean that playing in free online poker games offers no benefits of improvement to the player or gambler.
Free online poker games were offered so beginners or novices will not have to spend too much money playing at real time online poker rooms. As time goes by, players or novices who have little experience may now take the risk to play at real time online poker rooms or buy actual chips and play at actual casino poker game rooms.
It is far from possible that a beginner or novice will be a better player if he sticks to playing at free online poker games. A player or gambler needs to feel the real thing. More than the know how of playing online pokers, a player or gambler must be able to feel what the actual poker games rub off from a beginner or novice. It makes them more fearless and will prompt them to take more risks in the near future.
A player must remember that at real time actual online poker game tables, a beginner or novice will not have the slightest idea who his opponents will be. A free public table is like a box of chocolates where in a player will never know what he will get.
By: Tyler James Ellison
The free online poker games are fun to play by itself. Players or gamblers, however, have to be cautious and ware when playing on free online poker games. They must remind themselves that playing on free online poker games will not totally cover the whole experience of playing online poker games.
Playing in free online poker games is playing online poker without money to spend. Players or gamblers must realize that playing without any money at risk and offered on the line will detract the player or gambler from the spirit of the poker game.
A simple reason can be offered regarding this, playing on free online poker games offers no financial incentives to the player or players.
Playing on free online poker games eliminates and forgets the skill portion of the game. Bluffing techniques also do not work in free online poker games. Players or gamblers simply have to reason out on why they should fold on an all-in when they can call because they are playing with fake money.
players or gamblers playing on free online poker games have no worries regarding calling off bad bets since they have no money to spend. They risk nothing, which is a very important factor in playing real-time online poker games.
In free online poker games, the poker game turns into a random game, while the best poker cards will usually win at every hand instead of a win by the best player.
Comments On Free Online Poker Games
The arguments presented above regarding free online poker games must not be confused to mean that playing in free online poker games offers no benefits of improvement to the player or gambler.
Free online poker games were offered so beginners or novices will not have to spend too much money playing at real time online poker rooms. As time goes by, players or novices who have little experience may now take the risk to play at real time online poker rooms or buy actual chips and play at actual casino poker game rooms.
It is far from possible that a beginner or novice will be a better player if he sticks to playing at free online poker games. A player or gambler needs to feel the real thing. More than the know how of playing online pokers, a player or gambler must be able to feel what the actual poker games rub off from a beginner or novice. It makes them more fearless and will prompt them to take more risks in the near future.
A player must remember that at real time actual online poker game tables, a beginner or novice will not have the slightest idea who his opponents will be. A free public table is like a box of chocolates where in a player will never know what he will get.
By: Tyler James Ellison
Play Online Poker Games for Fun!
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Online poker games have gained immense popularity recently. Now, thanks to the internet, we can play a variety of online poker games from the comfort of our homes. These games can be played at any time of the day. Some sites and players even go as far as to study players; playing heads-up in online poker games means bringing all the grey cells to task. It requires a lot of concentration, intelligence and determination. An interesting feature some sites offer is the ability for to be able to check hand histories and track his statistical play.
With practice, understanding the subtle differences of hitting a favourable flop is possible. It is possible to learn everything about the opponent by playing heads-up in online poker games. If you can learn to read your opponent you can win with ease.
There is one more point in favour of heads-up play in online poker games. Compared with full-ring games, the players can play a larger amount of hands and face far more decisions in heads-up play. This adds to the invaluable experience of a player and makes him more proficient in online poker games. Players can rapidly gain experience and earn money by playing smart.
Besides the psychological aspect, players can associate mathematical aspect as well in online poker games. Every hand either increases or decreases players odds of winning. These calculations can be done by the player’s computer in the anonymity of his room. These calculations are very helpful in swaying the decision of a player in favour of a raise or fold.
A number of poker variations are available in online poker games.
7 Card Stud – It is easier to see the opponent’s hand in this online poker game. The game can be played with fixed-limit or pot-limit. There are types of this game: 7 Card Stud Hi and 7 cards Stud Hi-Lo.
Omaha – It is one of the variations of Texas Hold’em excepting that there are 4 hole cards in this online poker game. A hand with many straight and flush possibilities is a good hand.
Texas Hold’em – This is the most popular of the online poker games. There are two hidden hole cards and five exposed river cards. Depending on the stakes and skill level, different variations of the game are available. Limit and No-Limit are the two types of Texas Hold’em.
Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi-Lo – are two variations; In Omaha Hi, the pot goes to the highest hand whereas in Omaha Hi- Lo both the highest and lowest hands split the pot.
There are many online poker sites that offer online poker games. Stakes, limits, game selection and traffic differ in all the sites. The excitement of playing online poker games at these sites can last forever and one can never grow tired of it.
By: Jack Connor
With practice, understanding the subtle differences of hitting a favourable flop is possible. It is possible to learn everything about the opponent by playing heads-up in online poker games. If you can learn to read your opponent you can win with ease.
There is one more point in favour of heads-up play in online poker games. Compared with full-ring games, the players can play a larger amount of hands and face far more decisions in heads-up play. This adds to the invaluable experience of a player and makes him more proficient in online poker games. Players can rapidly gain experience and earn money by playing smart.
Besides the psychological aspect, players can associate mathematical aspect as well in online poker games. Every hand either increases or decreases players odds of winning. These calculations can be done by the player’s computer in the anonymity of his room. These calculations are very helpful in swaying the decision of a player in favour of a raise or fold.
A number of poker variations are available in online poker games.
7 Card Stud – It is easier to see the opponent’s hand in this online poker game. The game can be played with fixed-limit or pot-limit. There are types of this game: 7 Card Stud Hi and 7 cards Stud Hi-Lo.
Omaha – It is one of the variations of Texas Hold’em excepting that there are 4 hole cards in this online poker game. A hand with many straight and flush possibilities is a good hand.
Texas Hold’em – This is the most popular of the online poker games. There are two hidden hole cards and five exposed river cards. Depending on the stakes and skill level, different variations of the game are available. Limit and No-Limit are the two types of Texas Hold’em.
Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi-Lo – are two variations; In Omaha Hi, the pot goes to the highest hand whereas in Omaha Hi- Lo both the highest and lowest hands split the pot.
There are many online poker sites that offer online poker games. Stakes, limits, game selection and traffic differ in all the sites. The excitement of playing online poker games at these sites can last forever and one can never grow tired of it.
By: Jack Connor
Online Poker Software: an Important Consideration for Playing Online Poker
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
When you select an online poker room for playing poker, the most important thing that you have to consider is the type of online poker software used by that site. Online poker is a very popular game today among the gambling players from around the world.
While you are playing an online poker game with players whose body language is invisible to you, it becomes very difficult to place the right bids. If you use the right kind of online poker software tool, you will be at an advantageous position to detect the highest bids play together with the reaction time.
The design of the online poker software is essentially important for a novice player. It helps in following the game properly. Not only that, it also helps in analyzing various kinds of movements on the online poker playing table. You have to make sure that the graphics used are alright having special features and also the sound effects are fine.
An online poker software tool is basically made by professional people as it includes a set of programs. The programs have to be designed in such a way so that the players can effectively play the game online by sitting right at their home. To have a better gaming experience, choosing the right software becomes very important.
Some of the best online poker software includes names like Texas Hold’Em Assistant, Frugal Gambler Video Poker Teacher, Dave O’Brien’s Smoke’em Poker, All Video Poker for Palm OS, iPoker, IRC Poker, and Wilson Software Turbo Poker. There are a number of free online poker software tools in the market today.
One thing that you need to see while choosing particular online poker software is whether the games can be played smoothly or not. You must consider its playability. You should be able to play the poker game without any kind of interruption. Another important thing that you need to make sure of is whether the poker room can host big poker tournaments or not.
Other than the above, check the statistics as well as the serviceability of the interface in online poker software. The online poker software tools are available on the basis of specific requirements of the online poker players. There are also cases where the online poker rooms have their own proprietary software.
Poker chart software program are also available that provides graphs and keeps a track of the performance history of a player’s poker career.
By: Paul K
While you are playing an online poker game with players whose body language is invisible to you, it becomes very difficult to place the right bids. If you use the right kind of online poker software tool, you will be at an advantageous position to detect the highest bids play together with the reaction time.
The design of the online poker software is essentially important for a novice player. It helps in following the game properly. Not only that, it also helps in analyzing various kinds of movements on the online poker playing table. You have to make sure that the graphics used are alright having special features and also the sound effects are fine.
An online poker software tool is basically made by professional people as it includes a set of programs. The programs have to be designed in such a way so that the players can effectively play the game online by sitting right at their home. To have a better gaming experience, choosing the right software becomes very important.
Some of the best online poker software includes names like Texas Hold’Em Assistant, Frugal Gambler Video Poker Teacher, Dave O’Brien’s Smoke’em Poker, All Video Poker for Palm OS, iPoker, IRC Poker, and Wilson Software Turbo Poker. There are a number of free online poker software tools in the market today.
One thing that you need to see while choosing particular online poker software is whether the games can be played smoothly or not. You must consider its playability. You should be able to play the poker game without any kind of interruption. Another important thing that you need to make sure of is whether the poker room can host big poker tournaments or not.
Other than the above, check the statistics as well as the serviceability of the interface in online poker software. The online poker software tools are available on the basis of specific requirements of the online poker players. There are also cases where the online poker rooms have their own proprietary software.
Poker chart software program are also available that provides graphs and keeps a track of the performance history of a player’s poker career.
By: Paul K
What entertainment-wise stuff should i have for my house in college?
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Just moving in with my buddies to Cork city to go to college, we’ll be having parties, poker nights, pro evolution tournaments and stuff like that, just wondering what else anyone could recommend for our house to increase its bling-bling factor ie. a darts board (only one i could think of!)
