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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: J
It's time for the latest instalment of the RoundersPalace.com "A to Z of Gambling", in which we take a look at the letter "J". We'll be talking about "Jacks Or Better", the most common form of video poker, as well as the history of the "Joker" found in a traditional deck of playing cards, and also a discussion of how a casino makes its money, via the "Juice".

Who's the Best Poker Player in the World?
Trying 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.

Craps Even Odds: Your Best Bet
No one can deny the drama and excitement of yelling out, “Yo!” while slapping down a proposition wager on the Eleven or the thrill of hitting one of the “Hard Ways.” In fact, the craps table is filled with dozens of intriguing and exotic bets that can turn the game into a virtual carnival of variety. Unfortunately, almost all of those bets carry with them a huge advantage for the house. There is one strategy, however, that turns craps into the most player-friendly table game in the casino: taking or laying “Even Odds.”

Poker Strategy: What Makes A Great Poker Player?
Anybody can learn to play poker – that’s one of the most appealing aspects of the game – but to truly master the game can take a lifetime. There are many different approaches to poker; different styles, tactics and ways to win. However, all of the best poker players share a few common traits.

The Five Best Casino Wagers - Part Five
In the fifth and final part of our guide to the "Five Best Casino Wagers", we take a look at the casino card game Three Card Poker, also known as Casino Brag.

Stepping Up Your Poker Game
So you’ve learned the rules of your favourite poker game, you’ve splashed around in a few games at the local casino and now you fancy a crack at making some money out of the game. Here are three key pieces of advice that are absolutely essential when it comes to developing your skills and making the step up from a novice playing for fun, to a serious poker player.