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.
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?
Gambling A To Z: GOnce again, we take a look at the A to Z of Gambling terminology and this week we're analysing the letter "G". We'll take a look at a betting system that is guaranteed to lead to ruin, a witty if slightly offensive poker hand nickname and a type of accumulator bet commonly found in sports betting.
Every Hand Revealed by Gus HansenGus Hansen is one of the circuits leading pro players and one of the “Team” on Full Tilt Poker – regularly playing high stakes 7 Card Stud and Texas Hold'em with the likes of Tom “Drrrr” Dwan and Phil Ivey. In this book review we take a look at Gus Hansen's Every Hand Revealed.
The Value of Learning Poker Chip TricksPlaying with poker chips is a time honored tradition at the poker table, and if you enter any poker room you will see plenty of people playing with the chips in front of them, doing all kinds of tricks and appearing to be having a very good time. In many cases this poker chip play is much more than just a game; it is a serious strategy used to give the player an edge in the game.
From Online To Live PokerThanks to online poker, it is not unusual to encounter players at your local card room or casino that have never played in a live poker tournament before. Many players learn the basics on the internet before dipping their toe into the murky waters of the bricks and mortar casino and they will find live poker more intimidating than the online equivalent.
Know Your Outs and Pot OddsMost poker players, even complete novices, will be aware of the concept of pot odds. To become a long term winner at poker, it is essential to put your chips into the pot only when receiving the correct price (or better). As luck evens itself out over time, if you only ever contest pots that offer better than your true odds of winning, you will make a long term profit at poker.
