Poker Blogging

I’m a professional poker player, and as you may know, many of us donate a significant portion of our winnings to charity (most notably Barry Greenstein). I have recently won a particularly large sum of money in a major tournament and would like to donate all the proceeds to a reputable charity.

I did a little searching on Yahoo!, but I’m not very good with computers and I couldn’t find anything. I’m just looking for a good White charity for students in need of college scholarships. I don’t want any of it going to the negros, I believe they have their own charity.

Thank you in advance.

I’ve been using candystand a lot. It’s pretty cool with trophy’s and tournaments and a very realistic poker game. But although it has some of my faves like mahjong it doesn’t have others like jewel quest. Do you know any great free sites that don’t require downloads? (Free trial membership is NOT what I consider free, I mean free period!)

The saying that all good things come for free seems to be applicable in free online poker. Before the revolution of technology, particularly the Internet, poker games were played in very dramatic scenes, and amateurs at the tables were a real treat because the professionals saw them as opportunities for wealth gain.

Today, there are many sites which offer free online poker, the only thing that you have to do is download their software, which is free, and you are on your way to playing free online poker.

There are many reasons why people are using free online poker as a stepping stone to playing a much more professional game of poker.

Some people might start playing free online poker just for the fun of it. Consider this; you have Internet access, a computer, and of course, time. Once you have entered a site offering free online poker, all you have to do is “click to the left then type to the right” and viola! Free online poker is now on your monitor, staring back at you and almost daring you to make your first move. It’s free, convenient, and very fun to play, which is why many people love free online poker.

Being a professional poker player takes a lot of practice and time, therefore; free online poker is the best way to make sure that a person gets sufficient practice in playing poker. Some people utilize free online poker as their stepping stone to becoming a professional and experienced poker player.

Let’s now look at the necessities of free online poker. As I said earlier, downloading the free software is the first step to playing free online poker therefore; a person must have Internet access and a computer (of course), windows 98 or higher… and finally, many companies are now offering their Mac OS software too!

Let’s now look at the fun side of free online poker. There are many features included in the free online poker software and once you acquire it, you will also be able to utilize these features. One of the features that is seldom used but is great fun, is that you have the option to play on private tables. For private tables, one must first ask for permission to join the private table. You also have the option to create your own private table and that makes you feel rich and powerful.

Free online poker also offers different types of games:

Texas Hold ‘em

Omaha

Omaha Hi/Lo

Seven Card Stud

Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo

Five Card Draw.

Any player can choose from these different types of games from free online poker. These different options for games make the free online poker package even more attractive and tempting for poker players.

Just a reminder though, free online poker does not give out money like in a casino because the amount that you see is not real. Though that’s the case, the top winners of the free online poker tournaments receive gifts from the web host like a t-shirt, other give-aways or in some cases; real cash into their account. So there you go friends! Enjoy the deal with free online poker.





By: Buzz B Berkeley

There are many notable differences between Online Poker and Table Poker. The most significant of them is that the players cannot see one another when they are playing Online Poker games, whereas in a game of Table Poker, you can observe the reactions and nuances of the players along with their body language.

When playing Table Poker, seeing the player’s reaction can tell you about the type of hand that your opponent has. Of course, this is not possible in the case of Online Poker games. On the other hand, it is more convenient to play Online Poker as it can be done from the comfort of your home and at your convenience. All you need is internet access and a compatible computer that will allow you to access online Poker games.

Another positive difference in favor of online poker is that you can play online poker games without any wagers, virtually free of cost. While playing Table Poker, a player can sit at only one table, since it is obviously not possible to be in two places at the same time. On the other hand, when playing online poker, a player can play at multiple tables at the same time, enabling a player to take part in more than one game at the same time.

With Online Poker, you need to concentrate on the reaction time of your opponents as well as their betting patterns and playing speed. To learn this, beginners can pick up the basics of playing online poker games for starters at many free sites that offer you an opportunity to play without risking your money.

Any player wanting to practice the game with virtual money before actually risking their hard-earned cash can do so at many Online Poker rooms. A lot of people who have a busy schedule but still want to play poker can do so online for fun, or for real money. This convenience is offered only by online Poker games.

Online Poker is also ideal for budding poker enthusiasts who want to learn how to play the game with the financial risk relatively low in comparison to Table Poker. Table Poker games generally preferred by players who are more experienced.

Remember, whether you play poker online or on the table, you need to understand the rules and regulations of the game properly before you get started.





By: John

Burnout Paradise: Ultimate Box
Trivial Pursuits
The Club
World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions
Earth Defense 2017
Far Cry Instincts Predator
Viva Pinata
Table Tennis
Perfect Dark Zero

Anywhere, anytime

The greatest advantage of playing Poker online is that whenever you log on there will be other players waiting to play against you, no matter what type of game you’re after. Compare this to a Casino room where there may only be a handful of players at any one time and card rooms are open 24/7 regardless of public holidays and festivities. As well as more tables and more players to play against, the speed of play is also quicker. There is no waiting for the dealer to shuffle the cards or interruptions for bad deals or spilt drinks. You can play at least 2-3 times as many hands as an offline game.

More comfortable

The other big advantage of online poker is that you don’t have to travel to get to the tables. Whether in your suit at work, pyjamas at home or relaxing on the beach with your laptop, as long as you have an internet connection and a few minutes to spare you can get online and play at Poker. There is no fear factor, you can’t see your opponents so you don’t need to worry about the embarrassment of making a mistake, taking your winnings and leaving, losing against a member of the opposite sex or an unpleasant man boasting various facial scars and tattoos!.

Cheaper

There is always a charge when you play in a land based card room, this fee is called ‘the rake’. Though a rake is charged, it is cheaper than offline card rooms because there are less overheads such as rent to pass on. Less rake means you can make more money online! You also don’t need to worry about tipping the dealer or buying drinks for your opponents after winning that big hand.

Safer

Thought playing online was risky? Think again, playing poker online is much safer than playing live. No need to travel to the wrong end of town to get a game – play from the comfort of your own home and with new software infrastructures being implemented, cheating and collusion will become a thing of the past. One less worry, so that you can enjoy playing the game! With online Poker nobody can see your face; this means you can display your full range of emotions as you compete against fellow Poker players – there is no need to stare in the mirror practising your poker face! User friendly software makes it easier to play the game so you don’t need to worry about making novice mistakes, just relax and play poker!





By: alex anderson

I need to know what type (limits) of poker is offered on the Royal Caribbean ship Freedom of the Seas.
Also, do they run poker tournaments during the cruise?
Can anyone help me out?

Today people are so busy that they need some free time for leisure and entertainment. The people of USA spend there free time by playing casino games. Poker is the most preferred and played game in the world. Poker games entertain and give feeling of relaxation.

There are so many land based casinos in the USA and all are legal. They have license for running casino in that particular area. In a casino you can find various other games including poker, other games such as slots, bingo, blackjack and craps.

If you visit a land based casino or play in online casino than you will notice that most of the people are playing poker and blackjack game only. Other games are not so much popular among people. You can get rules and other information about casino games from supportive staff present in online casino. In case of online casino there are all rules and guidelines present from where you can know about the game.

There are some pros and cons of both online and land base casinos. Before playing any game collect all information related to the poker game or any other casino game. Start investing money from very minimal amount. This will give you an opportunity to play casino game and will get practical knowledge about the game. After you are confident about the game and know rules and tricks for winning the game very well than only invest huge amounts.

Online poker games are available 24 hrs and most online casino provides customer support also. The reason behind the popularity of online poker is its 24 hr availability and you can play game from the comfort of your home.

For playing poker or any casino game one has to download software for playing the game. Never rely on all casino sites. Before playing a game online collect database of some reliable sites.

One more important thing is that collect all information about site’s policies, its location, payment methods and fees involved. Now a days online gambling has been banned by various countries and among all of them is USA.

Poker is a game of skill and can be played at online casinos. Online casinos have various games available and you can collect information about them from any online casino. There are some sites which provide free bonuses for first time players and for repeat customers. If you find any good online casino than don’t forget to bookmark it, as you can benefit from it in future. You will get extra points and bonuses.





By: Kate

A woman is playing in a poker tournament. All of the competitors are very good players, but when it’s over she has defeated them all. Someone from the crowd approaches her and says You’re the best!

The woman shows a hint of a smile, and in a soft voice she replies This time.

Brick and mortar poker play or traditional poker game dates back to several decades in history but online poker play hit the scene in the 1990s and has, with time, gained tremendous grounds all over the world. When you play online poker you are excused of the intimidation of live casinos or poker rooms and the owners are relived of heavy costs as providing poker games in casinos requires separate poker rooms which remarkably increases the costs. On the contrary, playing poker on the Internet is cheaper as it cuts down on the overhead costs largely. You can even play it free. So, as statistics reveal, online poker rocks, hands, on. This article briefs you about how to play online poker in a simple way. First let us have a look at the poker rooms.

Online Poker Rooms

With the alarming upsurge of popularity of online poker in the recent past, there has been a boost in the number of poker rooms and poker websites. Television and books covering poker games have only helped in accruing the love for the game among young and old. A study on the subject reveals the existence of as many as 200 and above Internet poker rooms, the largest accommodating over 50,000 poker players at a time. The popularity boom is acknowledged by the huge sea of online poker websites and similar sites providing various knowhow on poker games.

The following are the most common poker games available online:





Texas Hold’em



Omaha/8



Seven-Card Stud



Pineapple



Omaha High



Five-Card Draw



Triple Draw



Razz



How to Play Poker

For the simplest way to learn to play online poker, you need to read on the following rules





Enter a free online cardroom to either play yourself or watch others play; the latter helps a great deal, really.







Download the related software and sign up (mostly free, provided you are not playing for real money).







Click one of the active tables and watch on. Study thoroughly how the game proceeds and how the poker hands are played.







If interested in playing, click an empty seat on a free-play table and get going. Note the strategies, rules and tricks while others make moves.







Once you get the hang of it, move on to money games and see the fun.



The Benefits of Internet Play

Some of the major advantages of online poker as follows:





No tipping in online poker, no less venue costs, no travel expenses; hence less overhead charges.







Game is faster in online poker as you are able to play many more hands due to the advantage of the doing away of shuffling cards.







Online poker hones your brains and skills, gives a thorough knowledge of the game and probably multiplies you bank balance without having to shell out anything on traveling. Notably, most sites allow you to play free.







The lure of bonus offers by most sites is tempting. More number of players means more revenue. Hence, almost every other site provide bonus offers to draw more and more players.



Once you get acquainted with the game, you can play online poker all by yourself.

 





By: Adam Smith