52 Greatest Moments in the World Series of PokerWith the imminent qualifiers for the 41st World Series of Poker starting to be introduced on many online poker sites, it is a good time to look back at one of the best books relating to this famous competition. “52 Greatest Moments in the World Series of Poker” chronicles some of the great games seen at the WSOP between 1970 and 2006 (the book was published in 2007).
Poker Table Position StrategiesExperienced students of poker strategy will be fully aware of the disciplines required to take advantage of good positions at the poker table. However it is an area that not many beginners are familiar with and many terms may be alien to them, leaving them at a disadvantage in both ring and tournament play. This is something that it is crucial that novices learn and also seek to take advantage of if they see poor positional play from other players.
Harrington on Hold'em: Expert Strategy for No Limit TournamentsDan Harrington is one of the most respected poker players of recent years. Already a chess master and winner of the World Cup of Backgammon before he turned his attention to poker, Harrington was the first player ever to make consecutive appearances at the final table of the Main Event in the World Series of Poker 2003/2004. Ironically nicknamed “Action Dan” due to his solid, but effective style, Harrington has compiled a three set definitive series of books on tournament play, strategies and winning big.
Gambling A To Z: IIn the latest edition of our "A to Z of Gambling" series, we'll be taking a look at the letter "I". We'll be discussing an important poker concept, in the form of "Implied Odds", as well as looking at different aspects of the roulette table with the "Inside Bets", and we'll reveal why taking "Insurance" when playing blackjack is a mistake.
Are Poker Tournament Satellites Worth the Effort?The dream of winning big bucks for a small outlay (sometimes none at all) drives thousands upon thousands of keen poker aficionados to online poker sites to “try their luck”, and the sites are to promote satellites to big tournaments in order to attract lower stake clients to their web sites. However, is the fantasy of hitting the big time – or at least making a mighty big difference to their bankroll – justified?
High Stakes Poker - Hansen and NegreanuWhen it comes to poker tournaments, Gus Hansen is one of the world’s most feared players, particularly at No Limit Hold’em. In recent years though, he has really struggled with online high stakes cash games. He ended 2009 almost $6 million down and is regarded by many in the poker community as something of a high stakes fish.
Gambling A To Z: KIn our latest instalment of our "A to Z of Gambling", we take a look at the career of a highly respected poker professional, as well as the popular casino game "Keno" and the term "Kicker", found in card games.
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