Category: Games

Managing your bankroll

Posted by admin – August 19, 2011

The next principle is very important if you want to become a successful poker player. Even the best players in the world would go bankrupt if they have no idea about money. This is how you build a solid bankroll:

-          20 buy-ins for No Limit Hold’em
-          300 big blinds for Limit Hold’em
-          40 buy-ins for Sit ‘n Go tournaments

Proper bankroll management basically means remaining within certain limits to avoid reaching the bottom of your bankroll. Every poker player should count on a few rainy days.

It’s all about variation. Every player receives both good and bad hands, which means that winnings and losses follow each other up. If you play poker for a longer time then you will enter a period of consecutive days with no winnings. This has nothing to do with your poker play, but it’s where the luck factor comes in. Without a solid bankroll you risk losing all your money just like that. Therefore you should be able to control yourself before you join a poker table.

Poker – I Can’t Believe It; Eastgate Has Found Himself?!

Posted by admin – February 18, 2011

When I saw this news item, my eyes nearly popped out of my head! We had one online poker pundit who at the end of 2010 predicted Peter Eastgate would come out of retirement in 2011. At the time I said to myself “never so soon!” But our expert was right, I was wrong and look just how soon he is back. Peter Eastgate has announced he has found himself and we know this because, not of any official announcement but because his name is on the list of players for the 7th annual NBC National Heads Up Championship.

This poker Championship kicks-off on the 3rd March and takes place at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. It runs till 6th March and brings together 64 of the best poker players in the world, and they will be competing for a share of a $1.8 million prize pool. The National Heads-Up Poker Championship offers some of the most exciting poker in the world because players just never know what match-ups they are going to get. That is the thing about Heads-Up, and with young Victor Blom claiming this is his best event, we wonder, will he be making an appearance too?

Already confirmed as well as Eastgate are Phil Ivey, Annie Duke – who was last years winner, Vanessa Rousso, Daniel Negreanu, Erik Seidel, Doyle Brunson and last years WSOP Main Event Champion Jonathan Duhamel. WOW, this is quite a line up already!

After being so surprised by his retirement in 2010, it was a shocker to see Eastgate’s name on the list and in a press release he said the reason for his retirement were more personal than professional. In a very short time after winning the 2008 WSOP, he had relocated to London and started a new life as a dynamic poker pro. Apparently two years in a constant spotlight, tournament appearances, thousands of interviews and the ensuing whirlwind did not allow him to catch his breath and he felt he needed time out, so to speak; but always knew there was a chance that he would return to play poker as a professional again. Who knew it would be so quickly?

He does not consider this appearance to be a comeback however. He says PokerStars has been very supportive while he has taken this gap, and is sponsoring him in two events – will they be pitting him against team mate Viktor Blom? He loves playing poker and enjoys the competitive element as well as the mental challenge of tournament events. But felt it was important to grow as a person, and apparently the 8 month break has helped him reconnect. What he really wants is the combination of playing poker, growth as a person and a healthy life outside of the game, so perhaps he has it all figured out?

Before the NBS Heads-up he will play the EPT Copenhagen – dear to him because it is on his home turf, and regarding the auction of his WSOP Bracelet, which was a rather contentious subject last year. He says he was not attempting to make a statement or denigrate the WSOP name. It was what it was, an attempt to raise funds for UNICEF, which is exactly what it did. He is proud of the fact that it raised over $100 000!

Math Wiz Prevails in Texas Holdem Card

Posted by admin – December 20, 2009

Many people, perhaps including you, would probably agree that Texas Holdem Poker is both a game of chance and mind. If we are indeed noticeable enough with the game and the people playing it, we would surely notice the similarities of the top players who are playing the said game.

We would surely see that most of these top players of Texas Holdem Poker have the proficiency when it comes to mathematics and of course calculation since we know that Texas Holdem Poker is not just a game of chance but also a game of minds. We would also see that most of them have a degree in finance which makes them very good in calculating the odds.

In playing Texas Holdem Poker, we are expected to make use of math in manipulating the Texas Holdem card so that we are rest assured that we will have backgrounds of the odds whether we will win or not.

Poker Games for Fun: Abiding Rules, Employing Success

Posted by admin – December 8, 2009

Most of us surely know that poker is no doubt a game of chance which would entail the use of money as a form of wager. By the time that such amounts will be placed on the table, expect that there will be rules to be applied. For the professional players that have been playing poker games for fun and as well as for money knows the poker rules. But for those beginners who wish to play poker too, they are expected first to be acquainted fully with the fundamentals of the game before plunging in to play it.

In searching for the basics, fundamentals, and rules of poker, there are books and even internet sites that would surely give you all the information that you need. When it comes to the poker variations of the rules, should be initiated by the players in their very own. In the instance that you are not knowledgeable enough with the variations, better look out for some games and notice the interactions of these variations.

However, you need not worry too much since the basic poker rules are widely found in most of the poker games that are available out there. Some rules would state that 52 card packs can be utilized. On the other hand, some rules would state that certain cards are amenable for wild cards. But it must be remembered that wild cards will only be dependent on the feeling of the poker player in having the card in the game that he is playing.

In addition to the poker rules, poker hands’rangkings is very important too. Of course, it is a known fact that that the higher the ranking of the hand that you have, you will surely beat your opponent having the lower hand. But of course, make sure that you understand these hand rankings and as well as the combinations.

There are also techniques and strategies that you can use to make your game much better. A certain player can commonly find these moves from tutorials online and more especially from books. You sure can use the pieces of advice that are presented by some poker online sites. Of course, you will have the broad understanding when it comes to the terminologies that are used in poker.

Poker rules are a big help also when it comes to the knowledge regarding ways of paying wage money and as well as the varied ways of betting. If you are acquainted with the divisions when it comes to the four betting rules, these are the check, raise, fold, and call. These might be the rules applied in betting but there are still other methods that you can look forward in employing in your game.

It should be a common thing that you must understand that the betting rules in poker would also be the ones that would define the outcome of your game. But of course, better get to know them first before you make use of them.

Things That Make Online Poker Work

Posted by admin – October 23, 2009

Playing poker online involves an intricate system of web and interconnection. Unlike in the case of a real casino where the opponents actually seat around one another, poker online work through a connection that enables people from different parts of the world to play against one another while only in front of their respective computers. The so called house is represented by a neutral game server that is funded by a portion of the pot before it goes to the rightful winner. In detail, here’s how online poker work:

A player wanting to play poker online first visits a poker website via the internet. This is where he learns the basic information and other details that he needs about the game provided by the site as well as the mechanics that run the variety of poker offered. Also, it is with this poker websites that one learns about the sponsorships and announcements of forthcoming activities involving the site. Most specially, the poker websites provide the download link of the poker client that one needs to be able to access the game.

The poker client is another significant part of the system governing poker online. It is the program that a player must necessarily install in his computer to be able to access the log in window of the game server. It is usually presented in a highly graphical form where the players can easily point and play the cards. Buttons and menus on betting and folding are also included in this program. Without the poker client, it will not be possible to connect to the poker online game servers.

The poker game server is the core of the system. It is a super computer that provides the poker game to every player’s respective computer from all over the world. It is the game servers that act as receptionists in a real casino. The game servers are responsible for dealing and shuffling the game cards used, finding a seat for each player and even safekeeping the money accumulated by each and every player. It also becomes the guard that makes sure that the players are religiously following the rules provided by the site. The game server is naturally the bind that holds the system and where most of the action happens.

The last part of the poker online system is of course the players. These are people who are poker enthusiasts but opt for online sites rather than playing in brick and mortar casino. Without having to leave home or offices a player is connected to an online server and is able to play against other players who are from other points of the globe. With only a personal computer and an active internet connection as a requirement, an online player is exposed to a whole exciting world of poker. They are the ones that keep the system running and fund the poker websites to keep the game servers active.

Poker online works in a wondrous way, don’t you think?

A chip on your shoulder

Posted by admin – October 12, 2009

No longer are casino chips just little round disc shaped objects designed to be used as money in a poker game instead of normal money which is often more disorganised to play with and more of an inconvenience to be dealing with. These days casino chips have evolved from being just a standard feature to be found in a casino to also being collector items.

What’s the attraction?

What exactly is it that drives people to feel a need for collecting these expensive pieces of clay and other materials? For some people it may just be that nagging voice in their head telling them to hoard them away, for others it may be that unavoidable compulsion to collect them, clean then and never let people so much as lay eyes on them. The most prevalent reason people decide to collect casino grade poker chips though is for their financial worth.

Where can I find them?

So many places have poker chips for sale. Many websites and auction websites such as eBay list poker chips for sale, some at absolute bargain prices. The thing to be weary of is the chips authenticity. Official casino grade chips offered for sale at prices that seem “too good to be true” usually are.

How to start

You can choose to build your collection by using exclusively chips from just one or you may prefer to collect them in general. Collecting chips that are all from the one casino has its benefits such as the fact they are uniquely marked, their value is alot easier for you to identify because all of them are from the one place.

Decisions, decisions.

Poker chips can be made of many materials. The most common materials used to make the chips are woods, clays, plastics and ceramics. Focusing on one type to collect would be much advised as trying to collect multiple composition types could be quite a feat to take on. The standard and composition is casinos today would be clay.

The weigh in

When you have got your mind set on the type of collection you would like to have, the next consideration that needs to be made is in regards to the weight of the chips you are wanting to collect. The most common weight range used for poker chips in casinos is between 8.5 grams up to 11.5 grams.

Heavier poker chips are thought to be more hardy and durable and also easier to handle as the worry of breaking them is not so prevalent. When purchasing casino grade poker chips it is important to inspect them closely to ensure that they are not faded, scratched or damaged in any other way. The appearance of such damage will decrease your chips value.

Other help

Collecting casino grade poker chips is not as simple as many may think; it takes a good eye and knowledge of the casino and their chips in order to successfully build a nice collection. Many websites especially the ones that are about online poker and casinos can provide a wealth of information for the avid collector and a trip to the local casino may also prove to be quite helpful.