Archive for the ‘Poker Articles’ Category

Is It Safe To Gamble Online?

Monday, May 26th, 2008 - Comments Off

Is online gambling safe? The answer is yes, if you use common sense.  The online gambling industry is booming in all forms, poker, casino, and sports books.  With this boom, there are going to be some illegitimate sites trying to sucker players into giving up their money by disguising themselves as safe [...]

How to Play Blackjack by InterCasino

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 - Comments Off

Blackjack has gained popularity amongst casino players due to its simplicity, speed, and excitement. However, blackjack is also played largely for fun.
There are various strategies of playing blackjack, each developed by the each individual player. While deciding a “winning” method, always refer to the methods used in casinos.
Basic Rules
The most elementary rule of the game [...]

How to Play Texas Holdem and Omaha by InterPoker

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 - Comments Off

Poker is a game that comes in various formats, each having its own set of strategies. Many people choose to play poker online for free in order to learn about the various strategies of different games. Here we take a look at two popular poker games called Texas Holdem and Omaha.
Texas Holdem
In Texas [...]

How to Play Online Poker for Mac

Sunday, December 31st, 2006 - Comments Off

When I bought my new Mac, I was really excited, excited to get online and play poker. However, after realizing that most online poker rooms were only made for Microsoft Windows, I was on a hunt for information about where I could play poker for Mac. This is my story and a guide on where [...]

Pokah Poker Forum

Thursday, December 14th, 2006 - Comments Off

Pokah is an online poker community supported by PokerRoom. If you have an interest in online gaming, then Pokah is a great place to meet others with the same interests. You can meet new people, read and write about online poker strategy in the forums, and share poker and casino stores with each other. Pokah [...]

Is Online Casino Gambling Legal? By WildJack

Monday, November 20th, 2006 - Comments Off

Should online casino gambling be legal? Is a little computer game of Poker or Blackjack hurting anyone?  Are addictions to slot machines destroying people?  These seem to be the questions on the mind of many gamers and politicians these days, as the United States Federal Government passes more and more laws mandating the public’s use [...]

Top 5 Reasons to Play for Real Money

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006 - Comments Off

Most online poker players just play online poker for fake or play chips, but they don’t realize that they aren’t even playing real poker. Here is my top 5 list of why you should start playing online poker for real money.
5. Play money games don’t house worthy opponents. Most players are loose and aggressive, playing [...]

Knowing When to Stop Playing Poker

Saturday, April 8th, 2006 - Comments Off

“I tell you what, you give me half your money, we’ll go out back, I’ll kick you in the ass, and we’ll call it a day.” The words of the blackjack dealer in National Lampoon’s Vegas Vacation have never seemed more real. How you wish you could actually go back to the poker table or [...]

Top 5 Things Not to Say at a Poker Table

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 - Comments Off

Sometimes when you are sitting at a poker table you say things. The reasons to say things are numerous. You could be saying them to speed up the game, throw your opponents off, or say things just because you are drunk.
This is a list of the top 5 things that you should refrain from saying [...]

Thoughts on Hustling Your Friends Using Cards

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006 - Comments Off

“Sorry Joe, I’ve only got thirteen bucks. I’ll have to get the other two to you some other time.”
Those were the words of defeat from my first experience with hustling. What had happened was horrible; I should have noticed it before I made the bet.
“Now I tell you what Mac, my friend. I’ve played this [...]