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The Hidden Poker in Everyday Language. Pt. 2
Poker is such a part of our culture that even non-players – and even anti-poker campaigners – use poker expressions without being aware of it. We offer you the second part of a 2 part compilation of daily expressions that derive from poker talk. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 06/05/2008 | Online Gambling
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The Hidden Poker in Everyday Language. Part 1
Poker is an undeniable part of popular culture, even if at the moment it is regulated, banned and repressed by governments across the world. Little do poker’s prosecutors realize that when they say a company “followed suit” or another one “went to showdown” they are in fact using poker lingo! Here is the first part of a 2 part compilation of some daily expressions that derive from poker talk. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 24/04/2008 | Online Gambling
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Basic Types of Poker Chips
Part of the joy of a brick-and-mortar game of poker is fiddling with the chips, piling them up in stacks and even turning a trick or two. This article will explain the most popular types of chips so you can make an educated purchase and enjoy Vegas-like games at home. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 18/04/2008 | Online Gambling
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A Freer Game Part II
There are few games as accessible to all people as poker. Over the course of the more than 180 years of poker history, there have been successful players who have truly defied the odds. Here are some more of their stories. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 15/04/2008 | Online Gambling
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Poker and Surfing Part Ii: Tournament Play
The similarities between surfing and poker transcend the expectations of most : when one looks deep enough, symmetries between the two activities arise to the surface. Part II will discuss the big tournaments and the legends that compete in them and will address the strategies which must be undertaken to achieve the ultimate goals in these sports: a WSOP bracelet and an ASP world championship. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 09/04/2008 | Online Gambling
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A Freer Game Part I
There are few games as accessible to all people as poker. Over the course of the more than 180 years of poker history, there have been successful players who have truly defied the odds. Here are some of their stories. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 07/04/2008 | Online Gambling
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How to Read Your Opponent
Getting a read on your opponent can be the most important thing a player does at the poker table. Here are some tips for the beginning poker player to establish a good read. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 04/04/2008 | Online Gambling
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Poker and Surfing. Part I: History
The sport of surfing has been around for centuries but, like poker, it has become a mainstream hobby that people all over the world are rapidly beginning to partake in. Although at first glance it may seem that these two activities have absolutely nothing in common but a closer look will reveal how similar these skillful undertakings truly have in common. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 02/04/2008 | Online Gambling
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Part 6 – Highlights of Major Gaming Stock – the Underlying Structure of Online Poker
The last section of our 6-part series will inform you of the basics about Cryptologic and Neteller, the companies without which online poker would not be possible. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 01/04/2008 | Online Gambling
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How to Bluff Without Lying
When it comes to poker, the best cards don’t always win. Every successful card player knows how to take a pot without the best hand – every pro knows how to bluff. While there is no way to learn how to bluff but to do it, here are a few guidelines to help you identify some basic situations. Read
By: Daphne Greene | 28/03/2008 | Online Gambling