Those that are considered now as professional poker players also started as beginners, but through their discipline, they were able to find success in this field. Knowing the rules, poker lingo, techniques and ways to become a successful poker player are just basic steps needed to become a professional. This is geared towards aspiring professional […]
Buying insurance with a possible dealer’s blackjack is an often-made mistake by the player. In the long run, buying insurance is definitely not worth it. One of the worst plays the player can make is insuring a hand of 20 made of up two tens. Another mistake made by players is choosing the wrong play […]
Smoke free gaming, is a no brainer. Nevada is the only state in the US, and perhaps only place in the world that has recently relaxed anti-smoking laws. The time for a smoke free world is now; smoking should only be permitted in designated areas that are isolated from the rest of the population. According […]
Many sites will limit the maximum payout that they will give on a winning call bet. Therefore, it’s important if you are a high roller to determine how much your maximum bet should be in order to be compensated at the listed odds. For example, you make a 0 ante bet followed by a 0 […]
It might be the large sums of money they make when appearing in blockbusters or it could even be the gambling theme of the movies they play in, either way, actors have found a key interest in gambling. Their acting skills might even become handy in perfecting their poker face and their status brings a […]
Online blackjack is a card game that used to be played in casinos, but is now being played in the internet. The excitement that you feel when you are playing in casinos or online is almost equal. The big difference, which some may see as a burden, is that online blackjack can be played inside […]
Over time, numbers evolved to something more than a counting rocks and herd. Numbers became mystical and not without wonder. The ancient Chinese are believed to be among the first to give numbers the label of lucky. In Chinese culture, some numbers are believed to be fortunate or unfortunate. Primarily, odd numbers are thought to […]
Any passionate and dedicated poker player cancels social arrangements and goes through relationship turmoil during the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Many fly to Las Vegas to try their luck at the main event. Almost 9,000 poker players entered the main event, making this more of a donkey-fest than an actual testament to one’s skill-set. […]
“I drink Champagne when I win, to celebrate . . . and I drink Champagne when I lose, to console myself.” – Napoleon Bonaparte Used in championship celebrations world wide and for eons, champagne is one of the most recognized alcoholic beverages around the world. The popping of a champagne cork yields excitement to any flute holding […]
Born February 1, 1976, in Riverside, California, Ivey is arguably the best player in the game today, Ivey is also one of its most popular. He sharpened his poker skills and techniques playing against co-workers at a New Jersey telemarketing firm in the late ’90s before starting his career as a professional. Ivey, who lives […]
The difference between slot machines offered by online casinos and the slots available at traditional venues for gaming and casinos is nonessential. There is no skill required in playing slots it based purely on luck and is the ultimate gamble of gambling. If it’s played on a casino floor or over the internet makes no difference. There […]
The children of the 80’s and 90’s dreamed to be rock stars. From David Lee Roth to Kurt Cobain, the rock star lifestyle gleams attractively with its fancy cars, fame, jewellery and popularity. But times they are changing, and so do idols. The Phil Ivey’s of the world now hold more rock star status. Poker […]