February, 2010
Playing the Position
Saturday, 20 February, 2010Position is one of the most important considerations for a poker player to ponder. Irrespective of one’s ability, experience or hand strength, playing a hand out of position is going to be difficult, as anyone else involved has far more information than you do.
Poker Patter 3
Thursday, 18 February, 2010The third instalment of “Poker Patter”, a look at the weird and wonderfully varied vocabulary that can be heard at the poker table, takes a look at terms for types of play or moves made at the felt. If you ever considered what a “crying call” might be or looked puzzled after accusations of “slowrolling”, then wonder no more.
FTOPS XV begins with a bizarre deal
Saturday, 13 February, 2010With more than $17 million available in guaranteed prize money, spread over 27 different events, FTOPS XV is now officially underway. The first event of the latest Full Tilt Online Poker Series saw Erik Seidel host a $200 + $16 No Limit Texas Hold’em event, which was officially won by SolidGoldman24k despite a bizarre deal.
Estonia issues first online gambling license
Saturday, 13 February, 2010At one time, the word “casino” was exclusively associated with Las Vegas in the USA and Monte Carlo, Monaco. Today, this is far from the case as gambling truly has gone global. If ever proof were required of the widespread development and growth of the industry, we need look no further than small Baltic nation of Estonia, who recently issued its first ever license for online gambling in the country’s history.
Phil Laak replaces Doyle Brunson in PartyPoker Premier League
Saturday, 13 February, 2010The much anticipated PartyPoker Premier League IV kicks off on February 12th, at the M Resort Casino, Las Vegas. One of the poker world’s most notable invitational events, the tournament will feature high profile poker names such as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, David Benyamine, Luke “Fullflush” Schwartz and Tony G.
Poker Patter 2
Tuesday, 9 February, 2010The second part of “Poker Patter”, a look at the colourful vocabulary of the poker table, covers some of the obscure and humorous nicknames assigned to Texas Hold’em hands. If you ever found yourself wondering why your opponent was talking about his “Flat Tyre” in the middle of a hand, you might not have realised he wasn’t referring to his car. Perhaps you were confused as to why the rest of the table suddenly started talking about tennis, after a player showed her AK? Read on, as the murky vocabulary of the poker table becomes that little bit clearer.
Doyle Brunson takes a break
Tuesday, 9 February, 2010Popular poker player Doyle Brunson has recently undergone dental surgery, which has led to the announcement that he is to take some time out from the tables. The ten-time World Series of Poker winner had a total of five and a half hours worth of surgery on his teeth and gums.
Who’s the Best Poker Player in the World?
Saturday, 6 February, 2010Trying to establish the best poker player in the world is a tough task, with so many factors to consider. Even when looking at more specific areas, let’s take the best tournament player in the world as an example, there is still much cause for debate.
Climb the Cash Ladder with bet365 Poker
Saturday, 6 February, 2010This month bet365 are hosting a brand new poker promotion offering ever-increasing bonuses. Simply climb the Cash Ladder between 9th and 28th February and watch your bonus grow with every rung you complete.
Poker Patter 1
Thursday, 4 February, 2010The language of the poker table can be thoroughly confusing. Full of jumbled jargon and vexing verbs, poker terms can leave a newcomer feeling flummoxed. Ridiculous nicknames for hands and strange, technical terminology can leave a beginner baffled. If you’re dipping your toe into the poker pond for the first time, cast a glance at our series on “Poker Patter”, the first of which covers some of the more basic, but still vitally important, poker terminology.
