Playing poker can take you on a mental and emotional roller coaster. When you win, you can feel like you’ve mastered the game and never lose again. When you lose it can break your confidence and you may start to wonder if you even know how to play the game. Each poker player handles these […]
Posted on: March 2, 2022, 05:24h. Last update: March 2, 2022, 9:52 a.m. An Aurora, Colorado man who fatally shot a family friend during a poker game on Christmas Day has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Curtis Davis-Barnes, above, lost between $600 and $700 to the victim before shooting […]
Hosting a poker night is one of the best ways to get your friends together for fun. It’s a simple game to play and it doesn’t require a lot of expense to make it work. Sure, you can spend a little more to make it more enjoyable, but for the most part, it won’t cost […]
As a game about cowboys and outlaws, it seems only natural that Red Dead Redemption 2 allows players to pass the time playing poker. The minigame itself is simple and not too flashy, but the player really has to think things through if they want to make a profit. Someone who learns the ropes can […]
In recent years, most high-level poker strategy has focused on exploitation and optimal game theory. There has definitely been a shift towards the latter with GTO gaining popularity around the world and especially among high-level gamers. While this is a fascinating strategy to discuss, is it the best and most profitable way to gamble online? […]
American painter Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’siconic dogs playing poker is one of the most recognizable paintings in gaming and beyond. But what is not widely known is that dogs playing poker is actually a whole series of 18 paintings that were created over nearly 20 years. This article will talk about the collection, its history and […]
Marketed as a “free-to-play” game in the metaverse, access to ICE Poker is locked behind the ownership of a portable – which now commands a minimum price of 2.4 ETH ($6900) on marketplaces like OpenSea. An example of the wearables available at ICE Poker, which have proven to be a hit with online poker players […]
Poker tournaments are specially designed events where a group of players pay an entry fee to compete for part of the accumulated money. Some tournaments are open to everyone, while others are invite-only. These table tournaments allow players to win huge amounts of money with relatively low buy-ins. The bettors exchanged money for chips and […]
To share0 Before you start playing poker, it is not appropriate to simply create an account. The best thing you can do is get a 500% deposit bonus and start having even more fun. However, you should also have a strategy because you should get information about the game […]
Globally today, online games are no longer just an entertainment or pastime that a select few indulge in to kill time; it is a serious and growing business. India’s online gaming market is also experiencing a paradigm shift and growing at an exponential rate, with its growing middle class willing to shell out cash for […]
It was this desire to model economic decision-making that led them to play the game. Von Neumann dismissed most games as unsuitable for the task, especially those like checkers or chess in which both players can see all the pieces on the board and share the same information. “Real life isn’t like that,” he explained […]
With the new year approaching, it’s time to make some poker resolutions and try to make 2022 really matter. For poker players, the question of motivation and goals always plays an important role, so I wanted to touch on the best poker goals you can set for yourself as the new year approaches. The truth […]
introduction Those looking to switch from casino table games to poker regularly cite the same reason for their desire to get started: to take control of their chances of beating the house. Spend enough time in a casino and you will conclude that there are particular games with slightly higher odds of winning. Poker has […]
January 5, 2022 Tournaments & Cash Games The Global Poker Index crowned Ali Imsirovic as their Global Player of the Year for 2021. The popular player tracking site also recognized Nadya Magnus as their female POY and David Mzareulov as their first POY Mid-Stakes for topping the rankings. tournaments with buy-ins of $ 2,500 or […]
The Internet has revolutionized the game of poker. Gamers can enjoy their favorite games from the comfort of their home, office, or anywhere in the world, as long as they have an internet connection. The best online poker players in the world have similar characteristics. They can play at multiple tables, compete in nosebleed stakes […]
Do you dream of becoming a professional poker player? Do you want to play in casinos or online and earn money? It is a dream that many people have, but few can make it come true. You don’t have to be a professional to make some extra cash on top of your full-time job from […]
20 December 2021 Commerce and industry The Las Vegas Strip volcano will go dormant and Strip gamers will play a different tune when the iconic tourist attraction outside the Mirage is replaced by the iconic guitar-shaped tower of the Hard Rock Casino. A new Hard Rock hotel and casino will change the face of the […]
While browsing the Forums on CardsChat, I found a question that I have heard throughout my career: “What does it take to become a poker pro?” Variations on the question, such as “How much do you have to study?” Or “How long would it take to become a pro?” Are common on forums, and most […]
How do you find the best video poker machines? Many casino players like to gamble slot machines because of their simplicity. However, you will find a good number of professional players who enjoy video poker machines. While slot machines are fairly easy to play and mostly based on luck, poker machines are not. To play […]
Poker is one of the most famous games. And with the pandemic, more and more people have taken to online poker because it acts as brain pumps. So if you want to indulge in something that requires your 100% concentration and strengthens your brain and nerve cells, then playing poker is the right option for […]
2 burglars hit the home of a man in Henderson in February, police say by: David Charns Posted: Jul 7, 2021 / 12:27 PDT / Update: July 8, 2021 / 6:41 AM PDT Battle of Trevaghn (KLAS) HENDERSON, Nevada (KLAS) – A second man wanted in an armed home invasion in February in which police […]
2020 was by far the worst time for live poker. The coronavirus pandemic has closed card rooms and casinos around the world, and all major competitions have been canceled or moved online. It was a blow to the poker industry, which, to its credit, has managed to pick up the pieces and come up with […]
March 10, 2021 Scandals and crimes It seems the images of people playing poker around the world were too much for a bunch of poker-starved Britons to bear last week. 26 Britons have been fined £800 each after breaking COVID rules by playing poker at an office linked to Roberto’s Bar & Bistro. (Image: Facebook/de […]
(Do you want to make an impact with your content? Interested in writing cinematic, political or general stories? Contact us at [email protected]) PA Minister of Energy Balineni Srinivasa Reddy counted comments from TDP leader Nara Lokesh because of her habit of playing poker. The Minister defended himself by saying that “Yes, I play poker with […]
If you can earn millions of dollars in a career doing anything, there has to be an element of skill involved. If it was all luck, our perception of the world would be challenged, working hard to succeed would mean nothing. Bill Gates, a stroke of luck? Impossible. The famous poker players we’re going to […]
November 30, 2020 Scandals & Crimes A private game of poker cost a 37-year-old Canadian more than he bargained for in an overnight police raid. A 37-year-old man from British Columbia, Canada has been fined C $ 3,000 for hosting a private poker game. (Image: Calendar of the Land of Lakes) Officers stormed the unnamed […]
With the closure of the casinos, players have turned en masse to online poker and other casino games. Revenues from online casino games like poker and slots totaled $ 402 million in the second quarter of 2020, tripling the numbers from last year, according to a new report. Visit the Business Insider homepage for more […]
People often ask me the best ways to improve your poker game. And the answer is multiple. There are a number of different strategies (both at and off the poker tables) that I recommend to help you improve your poker game quickly. Here are the top 10 ways to improve your poker game and start […]
Eight retirees from South Florida caught the coronavirus and three died after playing poker on March 12. The group have played poker together almost daily for the past decade, after continuing to cross paths at casinos, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported. One of the surviving retirees and several of their relatives told media they […]
Getty Image / Handout I’ve always been very intrigued by that opening poker scene in Ocean 11 where Brad Pitt teaches Topher Grace and other celebrities how to play high stakes poker. There was such a sense of reality brought to this scene that I knew there had to be a much deeper story. Turns […]
Not so long ago, we made a commitment not to promote gambling. However, during the week I lost a few bobs while playing poker with friends. It wasn’t about the game at all. We had all played poker together before, even though we hadn’t played in a few months. With everyone isolated, we realized everyone […]
March 18, 2020 Latest Poker News “Rounders” co-writer Brian Koppelman isn’t letting the coronavirus slow down his weekly poker game. Just as working from home is becoming the American norm, the New York film producer is using some of the same online tools for remote offices to keep his home game together. “Rounders” co-writer Brian […]
The owner, Traci MacDonald, was arrested on a charge of commercial gambling. MCDONOUGH, Georgia – An investigation into alleged gambling activity led a McDonough business owner to jail on Wednesday night. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation carried out a joint operation with undercover agents after receiving complaints about gambling at Motorheads Bar and Grill on […]
Bettmann Archives / Getty Images As a United States Navy lieutenant overseeing the logistical movement of weapons at Guadalcanal Air Base in the Solomon Islands and other positions during World War II, Richard Nixon’s unit was subjected to such aerial bombardments. Japanese regulars, it became known as “Murder, Incorporated”. But once the future president moved […]
February 19, 2019 Ashley Adams I visit poker rooms at all hours, in all kinds of places. I regularly see poker players blowing up their bankroll when they should have left. When it comes to poker strategy, 99% of it is about what you should be doing at the poker table. Today I would like […]
Archive Bettmann/Getty Images As a United States Navy lieutenant overseeing the logistical movement of weapons at Guadalcanal Air Force Base in the Solomon Islands and other posts during World War II, Richard Nixon’s unit was subjected to Japanese aerial bombardment. regulars, it became known as “Murder, Incorporated”. But once the future president was transferred to […]
While poker has become synonymous with Texas Hold’em, the truth is that there are several variations of the game. If you want to try a new form of poker, here are some popular poker variations: texas-holdem The most popular poker game of all, Texas Hold’em poker is a great way for beginners to start playing […]
Poker chips have been used in playing poker for many decades. If you are an avid poker enthusiast and enjoy the touch and click of poker chips while playing, then it is wise to own a set for your playgroup or rec room. Before you buy poker chips, here are a few things you will […]
Aug 26, 2018 Matthew pitt The group of stars started rolling out a new social poker game, Play PokerStars, to residents of the United States and Australia which gives them the opportunity to replay online poker. Poker players in the United States and Australia have had a tough time in recent years, with real money […]
March 01, 2018 There are literally thousands of articles on improving your skills at the poker table. But I would like to discuss a different skill that is less often considered. Instead of addressing what you do at the table, I want to talk about finding the right table. Here are six steps you can […]
To make sure you have the right quantity, quality, and collection of poker chips to host a home poker game, we’ve compiled The Ultimate Guide To Poker Chips. Finding the Best Poker Chip Sets for You The poker chip market is a diverse place, but there is a set to suit everyone’s budget and needs. […]
A senior center outside Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has shut down a low-stakes Texas Hold’em poker game for violating the province’s gambling regulations. The game used 10 cent chips. Cbc.ca reported that a group of about 40 seniors playing poker at the Minoru Place Seniors’ Center had been playing regularly for a decade before management […]
September 22, 2016 Ashley adams You can certainly play poker without eating or drinking. I have done this several times in a casino, and even in home games. But given the choice, why would you want to? There are many options for obtaining food for your poker game. Let’s take a look at them, each […]
September 12, 2016 Ashley adams You cannot play poker without cards. But what cards should you get for your awesome home game? This article should give you all of the options to consider. Plastic or plasticized Your first decision is to get plastic cards or laminated cardboard cards. Laminated cards are made by many manufacturers. […]
September 01, 2016 Ashley adams There are generally two formats that you can stream for your home poker game: a tournament or a cash game. Let’s take a look at each of them and give us some food for thought to decide which one you want to have. Tournaments vs Cash Games A home poker […]
August 17, 2016 Ashley adams There are all kinds of things to consider when thinking about the perfect lineup for your home game. Do you want a table full of fish – easy to operate and simple to read, that makes bad calls, rarely raises, but can be relied on to call you when you […]
Aug 11, 2016 Ashley adams As many of our poker experiences have grown to include casinos and dedicated poker rooms, our expectations have also increased for our own personal poker environment. In the old days, poker was played on anything, anywhere. I played on kitchen tables, an ottoman, a park bench, a counter in a […]
While it’s certainly true that the thrill of playing poker in a casino around a table with real people can’t be beat, online casino poker has grown in popularity over the years with millions of players flooding the lobbies to test their wits and strategies in Texas. Hold’em, the most important form of the age-old […]
June 17, 2015 Ashley adams You love casino poker. And you like to play online. But you’ve decided that you’d like to try your hand at hosting a game at home. It’s more convenient, you won’t have to pay a rake, and you hope you have a good time playing with people you know rather […]
A US Navy admiral has been charged with making counterfeit $ 500 poker chips after he developed a serious gambling habit. Vice Admiral Timothy M. Giardina, who was sacked last year as second in command of the US nuclear forces, spent 1,000 hours at the poker tables in the 18 months before his downfall when […]
A home poker game can get a little stale if your group plays the same format week after week. But there’s no reason you can’t spice things up once in a while by adding a theme or changing the game’s format. If your home game needs a little more oomph, here are 10 ways to […]
Whether you’re in a home game with a group of friends or in the busiest room in Las Vegas, there’s a lot of sitting and waiting in a game of poker. And if you’re an action junkie, it can cause you to play a lot of hands that you probably shouldn’t just out of boredom. […]
Becky Uline and her friend Cathryn Gatcum toured the Italian cemetery in Colma on Saturday, putting poker chips on the gravestones. “It’s a beautiful day to run through a cemetery,” said Uline, of San Francisco, who wore her red hair in pigtails. “It’s very beautiful. Each name is a person people loved.” They were among […]