Poker Patter 2The 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.
Making Your Slot Machine Play More RewardingWhether you have a favourite local casino or prefer to play online, playing slot machine games can be great fun. The slot machines are a favorite at any casino, and for good reason. With just a single coin, slot machines promise big payouts and even if you do not win big, you can still have a lot of fun along the way.
Playing Against a Pre-Flop RaiseYou’re playing No Limit Texas Hold’em and you’re dealt a premium hand. A player in front of you opens with a raise. It’s a great feeling, but it’s just as important to play this situation correctly as it is to fold a poor hand or to call when the pot odds are right, if you are to build a bankroll and be a winning poker player in the long term. So what needs to be considered to ensure the hand is played optimally?
Guide To Ante Post Sports BettingIf you've ever heard the sports betting term "Ante Post" and wondered exactly what it meant, then look no further our guide to ante post betting.
Playing the BubbleThe Bubble – a finishing position in a poker tournament which is just outside the money. If a tournament pays prizes to the top ten finishers and someone busts in 11th place, they have burst “on the bubble”.
Guide to Asian Handicap BettingAs the name suggests, Asian Handicap odds originated in Asia, where they were seen as a way to create viable betting opportunities on events that may otherwise have been too one-sided to offer sufficient betting options, and also as a mechanism to remove a draw, or tie, from the list of possible outcomes. Asian handicap odds can be a lucrative opportunity for the serious bettor so read on to find out what it's all about!
Playing Ace-KingAce King can be one of the trickiest hands to play in No Limit Hold’em, particularly in tournaments. Many inexperienced, novice players win lots of small pots holding “Big Slick”, but when they lose with Ace King, they tend to lose a massive pot, costing them their tournament life.
