Category Archives: Poker Tips
Poker rules and regulations
All games that involve skill or even just luck have their own rules and regulations. In order to play a game and possibly win, it is a good idea to learn the rules and poker is no exception. In fact, … Continue reading
Pai Gow Poker: An Introduction
Pai Gow Poker is a leisurely-paced card game that rewards a player’s skill and patience. Referred to as Asian poker or double-handed poker, Pai Gow Poker was first introduced in California card rooms in 1986. The game combines principles from … Continue reading
Professional Poker Players versus Amateurs
The main difference between a professional and an amateur poker player, other than poker being the sole income for the professional, is the mindset of the individual, from controlling emotion while in a session, to understanding the long-term expected value … Continue reading
Casino Hints and Tips – How to Play Poker
The poker family shares rules of betting and generally similar hand rankings. However, games differ in many ways: how hands are formed, how cards are dealt, the number of betting rounds, and limits on the size of bets. It is … Continue reading
How to Find a Viable Online Poker Site
There are many people who log onto the Internet everyday and contemplate joining the online gambling craze. However, there are many stories about people who have been scammed, or joined a website with a less than honest service. Unfortunately, this … Continue reading
Texas Hold’em – the perfect card game to play with friends
Texas Hold’em is a widely played variation of poker. Now available online, on video consoles and in casinos worldwide, the game has truly evolved in the 21st century and today is perhaps the most widely known and highly regarded form … Continue reading
Why Poker Players Can Learn From Sun Tzu
“All warfare is based on deception”. These are the famed words that brought the fabled ancient Chinese general, Sun Tzu, so much recognition. Many successful generals throughout history, including Napoleon and Norman Schwarzkopf, followed the teachings in his book, The … Continue reading
Types of Poker
There are several types of poker game and each one differs slightly. One of the most popular is Texas hold’em. This is played in casinos all around the world. This version can be played with between two and 10 players … Continue reading
Reading a Poker Player
One of the reasons for the popularity of poker is the fact that it isn’t just a card game. A significant part of the enjoyment is the communication aspect, and more specifically, the psychology behind keeping what’s in your hand … Continue reading
About Pai Gow Poker
Pai Gow Poker is a variation of poker that combines an ancient Chinese domino game called Pai Gow with the modern game of poker. Pai Gow Poker utilises a 53-card deck, which consists of a standard deck of cards, plus … Continue reading