Mar
15
2007

Online Poker Wagering

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If you like all the fun and exhilaration of going to casinos, but the travel expenses of heading to the big casino locations is a bit too much, online poker betting is as close to the real game as you can get. By signing up for an online poker room, you will get all kinds of the perks of gambling hall gaming and not having to ever leave home and incurring traveling costs. From various games to altering stakes and the enjoyment of captivating competitions, it’s all there waiting for you, day or night.

With net poker room wagering, you will be able to enjoy every style of poker game you want. If you prefer well-known casino poker games, like Omaha hi-low or Seven card stud, you can find these games easily, Of course there is always the ever popular Texas Hold ‘Em for players who love that type. You can also pick from a few separate gambling levels. No matter whether you are a large or low stakes player, the level of competition you are seeking are close-at-hand at an online poker room.

With the championships accessible on these online poker sites, the fun never ends. You get all the exhilaration of real casino competition from the comfort of your very own condo. There are additionally a number of different stakes and varieties available for the competitions, whichever style you like. So if you are up for some enjoyment and are wanting to get some practice in for your forthcoming vacation to the gambling hall, why not give online poker a try.

Mar
9
2007

No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

Phil started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.

Feb
1
2007

A Couple of of Poker’s Nice Players

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Literally countless of people strive to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "great pros" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he won two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they could improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.