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		<title>The New Answer To Online Betting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Years ago, there was an online game that took the web by storm. It wasn&#8217;t a betting site, but it was the Internet&#8217;s very first online bingo website that combined a highly addictive game with an interactive chat interface. By today&#8217;s standards, the game would probably be considered to be quite basic by most, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Years ago, there was an online game that took the web by storm. It wasn&#8217;t a betting site, but it was the Internet&#8217;s very first online bingo website that combined a highly addictive game with an interactive chat interface. By today&#8217;s standards, the game would probably be considered to be quite basic by most, but many people got their introduction to online bingo from this game. Slingo is still around and probably has a number of loyal fans, but many other bingo players have turned to a website named Sky Bingo to fulfill their bingo cravings.</p>
<p>Most people that <a href="http://www.skybingo.com">play bingo</a> online aren&#8217;t necessarily looking to wager, but being able to place low bets is an appealing option. Although Sky Bingo is known as an online betting website, there is a noticeable focus on the actual game play itself. Members are happy to learn about the newest features rolling out and are eager to learn the names of fellow members that have recently won. As a part of a large network of online betting websites, Sky Bingo is the sister site of Sky Vegas, Sky Bet and Sky Poker. Whether online bingo is a sport, or just a fun way to spend the afternoon, there is no shortage of different kinds of games to choose from. UK players will be happy to see their old favorite, 90 ball bingo, while international players might be tempted by the standard 75 ball bingo games available. Taking a note from the popularity of TV game shows, Sky Bingo also has games such as &#8216;Deal or No Deal,&#8217; and &#8216;X-Factor Party.&#8217; No doubt, members have a great time playing bingo with a backdrop that resembles some of the most memorable television game shows in syndication. Even if you don&#8217;t want to spend any of your own money, you can enjoy Sky Bingo&#8217;s other free games. </p>
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		<title>Five Card Draw</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world of poker is well known for being filled with not just pros, but a very impressive number of amateurs who are just crazy about this card game. For many people who are starting out, it is quite common to enjoy a house game that they learn in the company of friends or family. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world of poker is well known for being filled with not just pros, but a very impressive number of amateurs who are just crazy about this card game. For many people who are starting out, it is quite common to enjoy a house game that they learn in the company of friends or family. In this case, it is often Five Card Draw that is being played because out of all the poker variants out there today, this is the one that is the very easiest to learn. Because of this, it is common for newbie players to try this game out since others can teach them quickly. While it is a good starting point, players will want to recognize that they are most likely going to need to learn a few other games, as well, so that they can actually play the bigger styles that are more common such as Texas Hold &#8216;em or Omaha where the larger money is generally being made. Still, all players who want to be serious level pros are going to have to learn each style eventually unless they want to be very specific.</p>
<p>Before a home game is ever started, and the same goes for a casino setting, it is very important to get a sense of the specific quirks that the local rules may have because sometimes there will be certain small issues that crop up if a particular dealer runs their game a certain way. Still, house rules aside, 5 Card Draw starts out when the players all pitch into the pot in a process known as making an ante. After this is handled, the dealer will deal out cards to each player at the table, working his or her way clockwise around the table. Just like the name of the game states, players will each receive 5 cards to help them build their hand. As the rounds progress, players will get a chance to discard the cards they do not want to keep and draw new cards that they hope will help them build a better hand. Each round, players can choose to raise or fold and depending on how they handle things, eventually there will be a show down round and the players with the better hands will have to compare them on the table to determine who has won the game and thus, gotten to take the pot. In most home games, the draw limit is 3 cards, but this will vary from place to place. </p>
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		<title>List of Hands</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rules of poker are going to depend heavily upon the style of the game that one is playing (examples can include Five Card Draw or Omaha Hold &#8216;em), it is paramount that a player grasps the concept of hand values. No matter which type of game one is engaged in, the values of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The rules of poker are going to depend heavily upon the style of the game that one is playing (examples can include Five Card Draw or Omaha Hold &#8216;em), it is paramount that a player grasps the concept of hand values. No matter which type of game one is engaged in, the values of the hands remain the same across every variety. The quicker one can come to grasp the value of the cards they hold and those they are able to draw, the more confidence they will have at the poker table and increased confidence leads to increased wins which, of course, means more cash in one&#8217;s pocket at the end of the night. Memorizing the hands can be a huge help and this is a great place to start out on the road to gaining competence or even going pro one day.</p>
<p><strong>Straight Flush</strong> &#8211; This is the term for a hand that has 5 cards of the same suite in sequential order. An example of a straight Flush could be 5 cards, all in the Hearts suite, such as 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Aces can be used in a Straight Flush as having a value of 1 or a value of 10, depending upon how the cards are employed in the hand by the player. If two players both end up with this hand, the hand that has the highest value is the winner.</p>
<p><strong>Quads</strong> &#8211; This is a hand that is quite simply, 4 cards that have the same value, no matter what suit they might be in. Four 7&#8217;s or four kings is still Quads which is also called by the name Four of a Kind. If two players both have this hand then the one that has the highest value will win. If those 4 cards have the same value then the 5th card, known as a kicker, is the winner.</p>
<p><strong>Full House</strong> &#8211; Going also by the name of Full Boat, this is 3 cards that share the same rank and 2 cards of another rank. If two players end up with exactly the same 3 cards, the player with the higher pair of cards will be the winner.</p>
<p><strong>Flush</strong> &#8211; This is 5 cards of the same suit. If the cards were also in order then it would mean the player has a Straight Flush. If two players have a Flush, then the player who has the top card with the highest rank is the winner. If players share the same highest ranked card then the next highest card is compared. This continues in descending value until a winner is found.</p>
<p><strong>Straight</strong> &#8211; When 5 cards in any rank are in sequential order this is a Straight. If 2 players have a Straight then they will compare their highest cards and then compare the next highest, on down the line the same way they would with a Straight Flush.</p>
<p><strong>Trips</strong> &#8211; Since this is 3 cards of the same rank and 2 unmatched cards, it is also known as Three of a Kind. When 2 players have Trips, the higher trips wins or, when these are the same value, the unmatched cards are compared, beginning with the highest card.</p>
<p><strong>Two Pair</strong> &#8211; This is 2 pairs of cards that have different rank, Players will compare the highest ranking pair first, then the second highest and if no winner is found that way, the kicker is the last thing compared.</p>
<p><strong>One Pair</strong> &#8211; If 2 cards of the same rank and 3 unmatched cards make up the hand, one holds a Pair. Two players holding this hand will compare their kicker cards from highest to lowest.</p>
<p><strong>High Card</strong> &#8211; If none of the cards in a hand are the same, the highest value card is used to determine who wins in a showdown between 2 players with this same hand.</p>
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		<title>Players Preparing Themselves for Big Poker Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As most of those who have ever played a good game of poker know, this is one game that can definitely get very intense very quickly. Players who are working up for different events often train hard to prepare and the World Championship of Online Poker is certainly no exception. This is the largest online [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As most of those who have ever played a good game of poker know, this is one game that can definitely get very intense very quickly. Players who are working up for different events often train hard to prepare and the World Championship of Online Poker is certainly no exception. This is the largest online poker tournament in the world and players are reportedly training hard to get themselves ready in both the physical and mental sense so that they can perform well at the event and get much further. Some may be brushing up on their general knowledge of the cards at sites such as <a href="http://www.onlinevideopoker.com/casinos/paddy-power/">www.onlinevideopoker.com</a> or by checking out places to play video poker, according to some sources familiar with the routines of top winning players in these types of events. At this point, players are looking for any edge they can get and want to focus on keeping their skills as sharp as they possibly can.</p>
<p>With this latest series of poker games offering up more than 62 tournaments and over $50 million in guaranteed prize money, it is definitely looking as if the the 3 weeks of the tournament will be very trying time for those who want to be able to get involved in the games for a chance to win a huge amount of cash. Since the games are online, it makes sense that many have chosen to brush up on their <a href="http://www.onlinevideopoker.com/">online video poker</a> as a way to get out of the stress of playing with other players and focusing on their knowledge of odds and still having a chance to win real cash while they practice which is a lot more profitable for most than using that same time to participate in play money games would be.</p>
<p>Eating right has become a big part of preparing for these intensive tournament sessions and mental relaxation is key to make sure that their minds stay alert throughout the contests. Those poker players who have gone pro or are looking to really want to be able to keep their skills high, but they need a very good set up in terms of their technology, as well, say many players. The right chairs and computer equipment are a big part of success for this group of peak players and they really want to be able to build up their skills to the point that they can succeed in games that could potentially last for 24 consecutive hours in some circumstances depending upon how the games work out.</p>
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		<title>NY Poker Pro Inspires and Takes 12th Bracelet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the world of any pro game there are going to be those standouts that really bring something extra to the table. Poker, now rapidly becoming one of the more popular alternative sports in the world, has its share of top performers who also succeed in other areas of life and among them is Matt [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the world of any pro game there are going to be those standouts that really bring something extra to the table. Poker, now rapidly becoming one of the more popular alternative sports in the world, has its share of top performers who also succeed in other areas of life and among them is Matt Matros, a New York City resident who has pulled in over $1 million in tournament wins so far in his career. Recently Matros won Event 12 of the World Series of Poker, pulling down a tidy $189,870 for his efforts. Still, many fans say that what makes Matros an even bigger fan is the fact that he&#8217;s not only a star pro poker player, but also a teacher, a software engineer, a writer and a graduate of one of the most influential higher learning institutions in the United States, the Ivy League school, Yale University. At age 33, Matros had to defeat more than 600 other players in Event 12, a game that was $1,500 limit hold &#8216;em.</p>
<p>After more than a decade of playing poker as he studied both mathematics for the game and game theory itself, this Brooklyn born star has a flashy piece of jewelry to show for his skill. This Series bracelet has meant a great deal to Matros who had been looking to up the ante on his personal success level. Matros stated to the press that he is extremely pleased by his win and grateful to be able to come in first and achieve his dream of a Series win.</p>
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		<title>Sponsored Poker Player&#8217;s Tweet Lands Him in Hot Water with the Press</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes even the biggest stars and most seasoned pros with a very public persona can get themselves in hot water. In the world of poker, this is equally true, particularly since big name media organizations such as ESPN are now in on the games and players are getting very large sponsors to chip in and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes even the biggest stars and most seasoned pros with a very public persona can get themselves in hot water. In the world of poker, this is equally true, particularly since big name media organizations such as ESPN are now in on the games and players are getting very large sponsors to chip in and help their pro careers. At the 2009 World Series of Poker, 2 brothers had stepped into the lime light and gotten major media attention for their skill. Dan Bilzerian, who took 180th place with $36,000 at the Series, and his brother Adam Bilzerian, who climbed to 47th to pull down $138,000. Together the duo had been known to fans as the Flying Bilzarian Brothers, a reference to their unusual last name. Unfortunately for Dan, one tweet he made over the micro blogging service Twitter got him into a conflict with a a reporter for the poker world, Joy Miller. The journalist took major exception to a remark that the poker star had tweeted which was, in fact, a quote from the Clint Eastwood movie Gran Torino &#8211; a joke that Miller deemed not becoming of a pro in the media spot light.</p>
<p>After angry calls which the poker star recorded and posted on the video sharing site YouTube, Miller took her case to the next level, talking to the CEO of the company that sponsors Bilzerian and threatening to go to ESPN to request they no longer cover the star. The star refused to issue an apology for what he had not intended as a disparaging comment, but it still created a stir for the poker media. Despite the potential negative exposure, no real damage appears to have been done to the star and he has since clarified his understanding of the Eastwood joke for the public, but experts say the incident goes to show that poker is maturing as a sport with major media attention.</p>
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		<title>Young Norwegian Woman Brings Serious Competition to World Series of Poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In recent years, poker has become quite the public sporting event, particularly when it comes to the number one game in the world for poker pros and those aspiring to go full time pro: the World Series of Poker. As with any great sport, there are both men&#8217;s and ladies leagues, with huge levels of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In recent years, poker has become quite the public sporting event, particularly when it comes to the number one game in the world for poker pros and those aspiring to go full time pro: the World Series of Poker. As with any great sport, there are both men&#8217;s and ladies leagues, with huge levels of talent hitting the green felt tables each year as the sport of global poker continues to grow. Young talent, has a special power to draw an eager crowd of viewers. The up and coming female player from Norway, Annette Obrestad, has proven herself to be quite the talent and a lot of fans were looking forward to her first appearance at the Series in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has been a big part of European poker where she won the first Series back in 2007, on the same day she celebrated her 19th birthday. Since then, this young lady has gone on to pick up well over $3 million in winnings from a variety of live tournaments in her still blossoming career.</p>
<p>Since rules in the United States prohibit those under 21 years of age from competing in gambling events, Obrested has had to bide her time until she was able to fly into Las Vegas for the big event. Now, though, she is able to get herself ready make a big impact on the game of pro poker, fulfilling a long held dream of hers to participate in the US Series. Obrested has stated that she intends to enter all the events she possibly can.</p>
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		<title>South Carolina Looking at New Video Poker Regulations</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the United States there are generally, at any given time, a number of different battles taking place in the gaming industry and the latest one happens to be taking place in the south eastern state of South Carolina. This Atlantic coast state currently does not have a bill in the state House or Senate, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the United States there are generally, at any given time, a number of different battles taking place in the gaming industry and the latest one happens to be taking place in the south eastern state of South Carolina. This Atlantic coast state currently does not have a bill in the state House or Senate, but sources have been suggesting that things could come to a head this year. New developments are coming through from Democrat party leaders who are looking into bringing a new form of video poker to the table to help earn money for the state. Raleigh, one of the larger metro areas in the state of South Carolina, is the place where policy matters are discussed by party leaders looking to get the other members of their party to side with their decisions before going to the public to get their support, as well. These meetings are not public, so the press relies on information from those who attended, often given under condition of anonymity.</p>
<p>It turns out that a new bill being pushed by some members of the House of Representatives is going to be pushed in coming months that will attempt to curtain video sweepstakes machines. These have become much more popular in recent months, with many locals enjoying the easy gaming offerings and a great deal of state income being generated in the process. If a new bill does catch some ground level support then it is highly likely that a challenge could be on for those who want to see the machines stay earning.</p>
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		<title>Beach Poker a Hit in Delaware</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 22:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Always looking for new ways to enjoy their favorite card game, poker players are famous for their ability to invent creative styles of play in various settings both inside and outside of the traditional casino setting. In the United States, citizens in Delaware state&#8217;s Sussex County have come up with a very innovative way to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Always looking for new ways to enjoy their favorite card game, poker players are famous for their ability to invent creative styles of play in various settings both inside and outside of the traditional casino setting. In the United States, citizens in Delaware state&#8217;s Sussex County have come up with a very innovative way to enjoy their games &#8211; by taking the fun of a poker tournament right out onto the beach. For over a year now, the Poker at the Beach tradition has invited in a variety of non profit organizations in order to help them raise money for the various charities they offer. A grand total of more than 30 charities have been able to offer both blackjack and poker games to entice people to come have a great time and raise money for a good cause. In this first year alone, Poker at the Beach has raised more than $100,000 for those charitable groups. According to the co-owner of the establishment, Chip Thompson, the positive start came as a shock to everyone participating but the venue is extremely proud of the contribution they are making to their local community both in terms of helping those less fortunate and in the ability they have to offer people a great time.</p>
<p>Thompson said he and his investors were worried that the venue might not even be able to keep their doors open for a month, but the community response has proved to be so strong that they were able to open 4 nights a week starting June of 2009 and at that time already had 16 nonprofit organizations taking part in the offerings.</p>
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		<title>Seven Card Stud</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poker variants rise and fall over the course of history and in terms of popularity, Seven Card Stud has had a pretty steady following for a number of years and only recently fell out of popularity in favor of other games such as Texas Hold &#8216;em. It used to be the main game in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Poker variants rise and fall over the course of history and in terms of popularity, Seven Card Stud has had a pretty steady following for a number of years and only recently fell out of popularity in favor of other games such as Texas Hold &#8216;em. It used to be the main game in the United States, but now many in the eastern states are the primary players of this game, but casinos in Las Vegas continue to offer it since they focus on offering a variety of different games, This is simply a version of stud poker in which 2 to 8 players can compete. The thing to understand is that this is the game that puts the S in the famed HORSE format games since it is one of those 5 games offered in that kind of play situation.</p>
<p>Generally speaking, players who have a bit more experience are the ones who play larger 7 Card Stud games because they are more prone to fold when they know they can&#8217;t win, but smaller groups are common for the newer players who are not accustomed to doing so. The reason for this is that in a standard deck of 52 cards, if the game gets too big there will not be enough cards to go around and poker is focused on using just one deck. Just as in any other version of poker, the goal is to put together the most valuable hand and betting will take place in 7 Card Stud around the corner, player by player, in clockwise order. Normally, the house deals out 3 different cards to ever player at the table. Two cards will be face down and one will be face up. To start play, a player will have to cover the bring in which is money put down so that the player can get involved. Normally, the lowest ranking hand has to pay this.</p>
<p>The cards on the table in 7 Card Stud are known as upcards or downcards depending upon whether they face up or down on the table. After the 1st round of betting, the players will be dealt another upcard. After the player with the highest hand places their bet, the round proceeds around the table and then on to the 2nd round. Since poker as a rule needs 5 cards to make a complete hand, the 3rd round is when an upcard is put down that can help players form a winning hand such as a straight, full house or even royal flush. There can be 6 rounds all together and 2 or more players make it to this round they are going to have a showdown to determine who wins. By that point, 7 cards will have been dealt for players to work with.</p>
<p>In conclusion, 7 Card Stud is easily understood by realizing that there are 2 cards face down, 4 cards dealt face up and a final card that is also face down. This lets players form the best hand they are able to with the 7 cards they have to work with. Since each player gets 7 cards, 7 players is the typical max for the game in the players are not likely to fold. </p>
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