How to go from poker novice to expert in the shortest time.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 27th, 2008
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When you are playing no-limit poker tournaments online, you are going to come up against a variety of opponents, most of which will be unpredictable, because of their lack of knowledge and not necessarily their inherent skill level.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 25th, 2008
The customary offline casinos mainly have been replaced by the newer influx of online casinos as droves of gamblers are getting themselves indulged in the online casinos to play some of their popular casino games, which they are not able to play in the regular offline casinos.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 24th, 2008
Before going to a casino for the first time, there are a few things you should keep in mind; this is something many freshly turned 21-year-olds do not take into consideration.
Financial suffering awaits many beginners because they do not know what they are in for. If you head out to the casino and skip all this important details, you can expect your wallet to suffer. If you are a beginner, you should definitely consider this advice; it will make your gambling experience more pleasant. The following tips will make the world of gambling more fun for you.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 23rd, 2008
How about that Gus Hansen’s new poker book? One of the most notable sporting and entertainment figures of this decade has always been somewhat aloof to the poker market upswing while at the same time being the source of its epicenter. Gus always seemed indifferent to his popularity and seemed more enthused with simply playing. He just loves to play, and challenge himself, and yes… gamble. If you know anything about Gus Hansen, it’s that he loves to gamble. But in this new poker book, you learn a lot more about how the math of Gus Hansen actually explains away that gambling moniker and theorem.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 22nd, 2008
What do you see when you first walk into a casino? The bright flashing lights and sounds are what most people notice first and they belong to the slot game machines. Charles Fey partnered with Mills Novelty Company and they were able to develop a slot machine that was lighter and sleeker than the original ones, which were made of heavy cast iron, starting with the Liberty Bell in 1907. Today, people are spending even more money to play the newer machines.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 20th, 2008
A couple of important, but often over-looked statistics in most poker odds calculators are the “went to showdown percentage” and the “went to showdown winning percentage”. They may in fact be overlooked even though they are quite important as contributing to the over-all profile of your opponents combined with VPIP and PFR indicators.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 20th, 2008
What are your feelings about using betting or gambling systems that utilize statistics and mathematical tactics? Shouldn’t gambling be more of a game of chance? What about the inexperienced gamblers? Should they lose because of programs designed to beat the system? Or should it be left up to luck?
Posted in Poker No Comments September 19th, 2008
In the casino gaming industry, it appears that close to 70% of their revenue comes from the casino slot machines. These slot games require no special skills and basically there is no strategy to winning either, making it enjoyable to both beginner and expert players. Since it is a great deal of fun and is based primarily on luck, it is easy to keep feeding a machine more and more coins, with the hope of winning a big pay out.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 16th, 2008
At one time, if you wanted to play the slots or gamble, then Las Vegas or Atlantic City were pretty much your only choices. However, now you can go beyond the brick and mortar casinos to virtual casinos, also known as online casinos through the internet. Most claim that their percentages on payouts and odds are comparable to the traditional casinos, while others claim there is a higher payout percentage and better odds. Sometimes, these online games will even publish their percentage audits on their websites.
Posted in Poker No Comments September 16th, 2008
It’s not easy to play poker when you are free falling. Your bankroll took a beating like you haven’t experienced before. The RNG has determined you as it’s next victim. This can be frustrating, since you really wanted to play and felt good before you started. It’s your day off and the house is to yourself. You have been looking forward to this day all week long. It’s just that the winning part of the plan didn’t come through.
Your instincts tell you to keep playing because that’s what you do. It’s important to play through bad times understanding it’s just about variance. The problem with thinking is that that is usually the time when your luck gets worse. On those days, as we have all been through them, your bankroll really starts to hurt.
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