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Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. This old saying darted through my mind every time I read about the National Football League (NFL) lobbying against Representative Barney Frank’s internet gambling bill, HR 2267. Fortunately, the league ended its opposition to the bill in August because an amendment was added that would prohibit licensed online… Read more »
Let’s pretend you’re a brand new poker player. Maybe you’re in Las Vegas for a buddy’s bachelor party, you’ve seen some poker on TV, and although you’re saving a little for the strip clubs, you’ve still got an extra $500 for “discretionary expenses” in your pocket. So, you sit down at the smallest game spread… Read more »
We’ve seen that poker is a great platform to raise money for charitable events throughout the country. I salute those players who help organize, put on, and participate in charitable poker tournaments. I believe the time has come, however, to parlay those efforts where the “outside world” will see that poker can be a large… Read more »
As long as poker has existed, there have been players trying to cheat the game. And in today’s age of internet poker, players have more opportunity to attempt different methods of cheating, especially collusion. With the ability to communicate on the phone, via instant message, or Skype, players can easily communicate their hole cards to… Read more »
Jeff Papola had a summer that most poker players only dream about. The 25-year-old law student from New York caught the World Series of Poker (WSOP) by storm in June, taking first and second place in the $5,000 and $2,500 Six-Handed No Limit Hold’em events, respectively, collecting more than $1,058,000 in earnings over the span… Read more »
Although I love being entertained, I’ve never really thought of myself as a show critic. When my editor sent me an e-mail suggesting that my next blog be about the top 10 Vegas “must-see” shows, I didn’t realize what hard work it would be to narrow it down to 10 since there are so many… Read more »
John “JimmyLegs” Wray is a feared mid-stakes heads-up player, coach, video producer, and sponsored CardRunners pro, all while being a full-time father of two. Before getting bitten by the poker bug, he was a writer/director for TV and animation, a background that serves him well now that he’s regularly producing content for CardRunners. “Brain Fail,”… Read more »
Poker News Daily published an article arguing that slow-rolling could be considered simply another legitimate weapon for a poker player to use against his opponents. At the risk of misstating the author’s point, the crux of the argument is, “It’s within the rules and it tilts my opponents (which is +EV for me). So I… Read more »
While at this year’s World Series of Poker, I took the opportunity to play in quite a few different $1-$2 No Limit Hold’em (NLHE) games at casinos all over Las Vegas. I also watched some friends of mine who were out for a quasi-annual pilgrimage to poker Mecca. In short, I feel like I got… Read more »
Because of what I do for living, I spend much of my free time and almost all of my “at-work” time on the internet. Now, I know that the people I run into online are really just a representative sample of the general real-life population, but man, I could swear sometimes that the intelligence quotient… Read more »
If you are a poker player and you didn’t make it to the Rio to be part of or even witness the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP), you definitely missed out! As one friend of mine said, the WSOP has definitely matured. Kudos to Jack Effel and his entire staff for the many, many… Read more »
Floridians have been eagerly awaiting July 1st, the day the legislature raised the legal buy-in amount from its previous $100 maximum. I decided to head to Ft. Lauderdale to see first-hand what this would mean for poker players. My first stop was at Isle Casino and Racing at Pampano Park. I was thrilled to learn… Read more »
I think the WSOP may actually be shedding some excess and concentrating on poker, as it should. It’s no secret that the Las Vegas economy has been one of the hardest hit in the American (and global) downturn; the WSOP is reflecting its host city’s hardships. Now, I don’t consider this a bad thing. The… Read more »
With the 41st annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) well underway, there have already been several highlights including: 1. Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi captured Event #2, the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship. En route to winning his first bracelet, he eliminated his brother, Robert, in fifth place, while removing himself from “The Best Player Without a… Read more »
In a previous article, I gave you a quick and dirty primer on Seven Card Stud. Nothing fancy, just the nuts and bolts to get you started. This week, I want to continue the lesson with some Fixed Limit Stud beginner strategy. My starter lesson today is the one I try really hard to remember… Read more »
As of this writing, the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a little over half over. As for me, I’ve played in six events and will probably play another six or so. To date, I have one cash – a 10th place finish in the $10,000 Omaha Eight or Better tournament – for nearly… Read more »
While rakeback is generally great for us online players, it is not without its pitfalls. What follows is a discussion of what I have found to be some things that can cast a shadow on your rakeback deal. Playing for Rakeback There are two types of players when it comes to rakeback, those who consider… Read more »
Poker News Daily: Thanks for joining us. Tell us how you’re feeling headed into the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas? Annie Duke: I’m feeling pretty good. I really want another bracelet, so we’ll see how it goes. I’m physically good and mentally ready. I have a big confidence boost from the… Read more »
When visiting Las Vegas, the culture of tipping can be pretty overwhelming, especially to those visiting from other countries. Tip someone for holding the door open, tip the dealer, tip room service, tip the lovely dancer. You need to have a pocket full of one dollar bills to go anywhere in the city. Sometimes it… Read more »
In past articles for this site, I discussed some general beginner strategies Omaha High-Low. Today, I would to drill down a bit more and present four types of starting hands that I frequently see overplayed by novice players. These hands can look great at first, but often result in nothing but trouble. Lone Ace-Deuce One… Read more »
In my last blog, I shared some of the Las Vegas locals’ secrets regarding food establishments. In this blog, I’ll be filling you in on some of the locals’ favorite things to do after busting out of a tournament. The Las Vegas Strip is a major attraction in itself. If you don’t have a car,… Read more »
Many of you will be coming to Las Vegas soon to play in the World Series of Poker (WSOP). For some of you, all you want to do while you are here is gamble. For others, you may want to take some time off from the casinos and enjoy dining where the locals eat. In… Read more »
Over the last few months, one of the most talked about issues in the online poker community is what to do about short stackers. To many, they blight our noble pursuit. They are as unwanted as pregnant rats. But why are so many players so passionate in their abhorrence of short stackers? What is so… Read more »
Every year, players eagerly await the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and 2010 is no exception. To a poker player, it’s an opportunity for fame and fortune. It really is a place where dreams come true. Although it was 26 years ago, I vividly remember my first trip to the WSOP back in 1984. It… Read more »
I want you to think back to when you were in your early teens in junior high or high school. Remember those classes where you got to choose your seat the first day, but once you chose it, you had to write your name on a seating chart, locking yourself into that desk for the… Read more »
