Archive for the 'The Funny Farm' Category

How to save Money at Low Stakes Poker

Monday, April 5th, 2010

The title of this article may seem like a misnomer to most readers. After all, low stakes online poker is supposed to be a way for players like you and me to save money when they travel to their local casino. However great these aspirations may be, it normally works out […]

Letting Go

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Losing is a basic part of poker online , and letting those losses go is a huge step to online poker greatness. Being able to lose well is a telltale mark of a great poker player-the best ones know that losing does happen, and they don’t let it affect their […]

Do You Look like a Poker pro?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

If you watch televised poker shows these days, you will see that there is apparently a poker uniform. The pros all wear dark glass, baseball caps, and dark colors. This has become the de facto outfit for poker online players for a variety of reasons, one of which is the fact that the viewers at […]

European Poker Tour

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Though everyone’s focus in the poker world right now is on the WSOP main event final table, and rightfully so, let’s not forget the European Poker tour continues to run along strongly.
French businessman Christophe Benzimra beat Italian professional poker player Alfio Battisti heads-up last week to win the EPT Warsaw champion’s title and […]

Adjustability

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Few strategies are constant in the game of online poker. Of course, the rules of the game don’t ever change, but any advice you get should be taken with a grain of salt. While you will often hear “Always do this…” or “Never do that…”, the truth is that there are no absolutes.
The […]

Stud Games and Hole Cards

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

When you play a stud poker game you will be dealt an assortment of face up and face down cards. The face down cards are called your hole cards. Because the other players can see all your other cards your hole cards are what determines the value of your hand. If […]

Chinese Lanterns Fly in USA

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Chinese Lanterns in the United States are gaining popularity, Independence Day, usually known as the Fourth4th of July, is a national holiday marking the acceptance of the Contract of Independency on July four, 1776, declaring independency from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is usually connected with fireworks, political speeches, concerts, Barbecues, carnivals, fairs, […]

Poker Games You Can Beat

Monday, July 6th, 2009

There’s nothing wrong with trying to stack the poker odds in your favor. I’m not advocating that you try to learn bottom dealing or any other form of cheating, it’s just important to try to give yourself an edge wherever you can. Finding the right game is a great start. Many […]

Poker Professionally

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Undoubtedly, many people who play online poker regularly and enjoy it have thought about quitting their job and doing it full time professionally at the casino.
Obviously, this is a very appealing thought. After all, who wouldn’t love to make their living playing poker? You are on no one else’s […]

Poker Bluffing: Things to Consider

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Bluffing can be a terrific way to snatch some poker en lignechips and keep your opponents guessing, but it should not be done carelessly. While it’s an integral part of poker strategy, it comes with a great deal of risk. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re thinking about bluffing. […]