Common Mistakes Beginners Make In Poker

By Chris Channing

Poker is a card game that has resulted in many wins, losses, and millions of dollars of winnings around the world. A game with such popularity and prestige is, likewise, a very good card game to learn. But poker isn't something one can pick up overnight- it takes a lot of practice and learning. But following some certain tips, beginners can help shorten the learning curve.

Superstition is an example of one mistake that beginners to poker almost always engage in. While it is common to wish for lady luck to be on your side, performing rituals or focusing attention on good luck charms can be disastrous. If one's attention is focused on menial things such as lucky charms, then there is more chance for making impulsive decisions that can result in huge losses.

A well known trick in poker is to read one's mood while they are playing poker. If one can successfully read the mood of another poker player, they can likely guess if their hand is good or not. Because this is valuable in knowing, and can cause a detrimental loss, it's highly recommended that poker players never loser their cool while at the poker table, just in case their emotions give away their hand.

Statistics show that beginners will commonly participate in more hands than professionals do. The simple reasoning behind this is simple- beginners want to play more hands to explore the game and be entertained. However, this can result in huge losses and the subject of odds should be researched if this describes your poker playing habits. Only through odds can a poker player truly secure a formidable return on investment.

There are many addiction problems related to the game of poker that beginners should always try to avoid. If a gambling problem arises, it can easily destroy the life of the gambler in question. To help avoid such problems, it is recommended that new poker players establish a firm budget that outlines what they can spend and what they can't spend each night.

Lastly, beginners will almost always read cards wrong as they are not familiar with odds. When a beginner sees a hand of similar suites, they almost always think that they are in line for a flush or royal flush. Keep in mind that the occurrence rate of each are very slim- usually around 10% depending on the game of poker being played. In this case, it's best to steer clear of hoping for a flush unless your hand is looking very prominent.

Final Thoughts

No one ever said poker was easy, and if anyone has, they were lying. Poker is considered a sport in many areas- meaning entry into the sport is by far no easy feat. Only through vast amounts of experience, theory, and knowledge of odds can a beginner poker player get a firm grasp on the game. And as luck would have it, this can take months to achieve. Whatever the case, always keep the aforementioned tips in mind so that you save yourself financial strain and hardships in the process.

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The 4 Methods Used TO Cheat Casinos

By Simon M Skinner

You may have heard that casinos don't like cheaters, and are more than willing to rough up any rule breakers who are defying the odds and taking home money illegally.

However in order for a cheater to be charged with fraud or a felony they have to be using an electronic tool, or similar to cheat the casino or dealer out of money.

Card counting is not considered a crime, and it's left up to the casino whether or not to ban such a talented person. Rest assured, most casinos will not allow it and may make it seem like a greater offense than it is.

Casino security departments and their guards can be rather unpleasant cheating is certainly not recommended, however here are 4 tip on how people sometimes cheat casinos.

1. Card Counting in Blackjack There is a classic method known as 'hi-lo' and it works like this - WHen the cards are shuffled and dealt the player starts at 0. For every ace, 10 or face card that is dealt you take 1 point away from the total. For every 2-6 that is dealt you add a point to the total. Cards that are 7, 8 or 9 are zero points. Before each hand divide your count by the number of decks that are left. The time to bet is when you get a total of +2. Word of warning, try not to move your lips as you count the cards or the casinos may catch onto the fact that you are counting cards!

2. Poker - Making your mark poker is quite an easy game to rig as you are playing against human opponents as opposed to playing against the house (or casino). Cheating at poker is often achieved by 'marking' the cards. Cards are marked in a variety of different ways. Players may subtly bend certain cards or score the back of the card with a fingernail. The mark is not always visible to the naked eye. The cheater may use special contact lenses or glasses in order to see the mark effectively.

3.Dicing Dice in Craps Cheating in craps involves either a player slipping in altered dice (which may be weighted down rounded out on one side to increase the odds of a high number) or manipulating legitimate dice. You can improve your odds at rolling your desired number by placing the wanted number face up in your hand and then moving your hand so that it remains in the position, whether rolling or landing flat. If you master this technique, be subtle about it as casinos do look for this and will not hesitate to send you on your way.

4. Confusing the slots Slots are improving in technological terms all the time, however some are still susceptible to a trick known as the 'fake quarter'. The fake quarter needs to be the same size, density and weight as the real thing. In the past cheaters have found that a quarter attached to a piece of string and then inserting it into the machine and then pulling it out will fool the machine into thinking you have made a bet. Casinos are very wise to this method of cheating and the chances of finding a machine that will fall for this trick are somewhat limited.

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The 7 Best Poker Cheats

By Simon M Skinner

Cheating at poker is almost as old as the game itself. There are very simple ways to cheat at poker and their are also some pretty complex methods to ensure that you win the game. It takes a cheat to know a cheat and this article may help you to spot a cheat and save you some money one day!

1.How A Child Would Do It There isnt much technique or expertise required in 'peeking' but if you can divert the other players' attention and take a look at your opponents cards. Its quite difficult to prove you were intentionally cheating but don't do it too often or you will be caught!

2.How the Mean Players Do It A miser never likes to lose their money or part with it. A miser will try and avoid paying house feels and may also 'palm' his chips when he is seemingly placing a bet. Don't get caught though or you may get banned for life!

3.How Would A Magician Do It? A magician can make cards appear and disappea at will through sleight of hand etc. It would not be hard for a magician to swap a bad hand for a better one that he had hidden elsewhere.

4.How the Shady Dealers Do It The shady dealers know how to keep (cull) their favorite cards, and to place their best cards at the bottom of the deck. Some dealers will utilize their index finger to peek at cards as they are dealing them. You may notice how closely all cards.

5.How the Manipulative Dealers Do It There are crooked dealers and then there are ingeniously crooked dealers. Any good cheat cannot be seen to be getting winning hands every game, but by ensuring another player gets an artificially strong hand they can keep the pot boiling and raise their winnings.

6.How the Card Makers Do It It is a low blow to bring your own cards to the table in order to cheat but if you do so then here are some methods you can utilize to win the game. You can set the cards up so that (say) every third card dealt will give you a great winning hand, or you could even bring 'marked' cards to the table.

7.How the Team Mates Do It Collusion is a great way to ensure that you win at poker. By working with a team mate, you can raise and re-raise the pot, drawing other players into the game to encourage them to bet more. Also you can use subtle and strategic signalling to assist each other

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Poker Strategy to Make You a Winner

By Anil

There is a saying which basically states that the game of poker can be learned in minutes and yet takes a lifetime to master. Find more resources and learn from other players. Bluffing is definitely one of the most important strategies that a poker player must utilize. Yes, the rules are easy to learn. However, poker is a multi-faceted game. This means that it takes more than knowledge of the rules to walk away from the table a winner. Remember that mastering the strategy of bluffing is an ongoing endeavor.

To excel in poker, a player must know about the other aspects of the game. A winning player must be adept at "reading the opponents" or "knowing the odds" or "money management." However, there is one strategy that is most important and stands above all the rest. As mentioned, bluffing itself has many strategies. It may seem confusing how a beginner may start to master this strategy. The best way is to learn general rules and tips. A beginner can then come to the table with a good foundation for bluffing and winning. This one strategy must be learned early on and must continually be honed and improved to win. This strategy is called "bluffing." Bluffing is the act of betting a weak hand with the intent of driving the other players out of the pot.

There are different types of bluffing. One form is betting with a hopeless hand. Another form is betting on the inexpensive betting rounds to get a free card later on in the hand when the cost of bets doubles. Bluffing is not 100% successful, so bluffs can be picked off no matter how much of an expert you are. A good time to bluff is when all your opponents checked on the previous betting round. Yet another form is semi-bluffing, which is betting with a hand that has a chance to outdraw the other hands, but probably is not the best hand. With a semi-bluff, the player can win by causing the other players to fold, or if the opponent calls, the bluffer may catch the card he needs.

Bluffing against players who checked the previous round is easier to bluff against than those who bet. A players seen as selective and aggressive will have a good chance of succeeding in a bluff. You can attempt to bluff with nothing, but if you have enough to beat a draw, save the bet and try to win in a showdown. Limit bluffing against one or two opponents at the most. Getting caught bluffing can work out in your favor, especially if you can get opponents to call when you do have a strong hand. Avoid bluffs against experts or novices. Bluffs that represent specific hands have a higher chance of succeeding. Do not bluff on a hopeless hand when there are cards still to come. In those cases, you can semi-bluff to get the opponents to fold or hope that you can draw a card that will give you a strong hand. Experts can see through bluffs, and novices just keep calling. Only bluff if there's a chance to succeed, rather than to just advertise.

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Beginning A Home Poker Game

By Thom Riemersma

Now that you are the expert of the game, you realize that you are a professional player and have confidence on your game. Betting patterns are easy for you to detect and you can tell who the real pro is and who is just bluffing. You have enjoyed a lot of good games online but now you are ready for something more. How about hosting your own games from the comfort of your home?

Initially there are some things you need to do to set up the game. Firstly you should think about poker chips. You can solve this problem by getting a high-quality poker chip set. The chips come in different styles, and can be made from; clay composite or plastic. There are good and bad points for each poker chip material. It is worthwhile to choose your chips carefully.

Once you've decided on the kind of poker chip you want, go out and get your set! A good poker chip set will consist of anywhere from 500 to 1500 poker chips, two decks of cards, a carrying case, and a dealer button. This should be all you need as far as basic equipment is concerned.

Secondly you should think about what sort of poker table you need. You want to preserve your new investment of poker chips and not have them hitting the hard surface of an ordinary table. Plus the chips will handle better with a decent poker table. Your fellow gamers will enjoy doing their tricks and raise their bets. You never know your luck. You may win back the money you invested in your table in a relatively short time. Of course we all know how hip a poker table will look to your gaming friends.

Finally you need people. Chances are you already have a group of poker buddies so spread the word that you're starting a weekly game and see if you can pull in 5 to 9 people. If you and your cronies come up short, you can always do a google search for poker clubs in your area. Chance are there's a group of like-minded poker buffs looking for someone with a poker table and a nice poker set to host some games. One post and maybe a couple of emails and you're set!

Apart from enjoying the actual game of poker you can also enjoy making new friends when you play. You can make use of a local bar to post your games. You will soon gather enthusiastic poker players for your weekly games.

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How I lost my jackpot and other sad slot machine stories

By Steve Briggs

I wonder how many others have fallen victim to the same faulty reasoning as myself when they had just won a jackpot and had the opportunity to quit and walk away with a very nice increase in their bankroll and didn't use it? Knowing when to quit is every gambler's greatest challenge and to some it is a consistent Achilles' heel.

I always make the mistake of wanting to round-off my credits to an even number. I knowingly use that as an excuse to play a little longer and hope to turn one jackpot into two big wins. There is nothing wrong with that until you start losing your self-control and before you know it you've whittled down a nice win to an amount that doesn't really justify quitting. There's a second mistake. If anything is justified at this point it is to walk away and come back a while later. Faulty reasoning such as "rounding off" (and then not stopping at the round off point) or the "well I came to gamble" attitude (the second mistake) the player is convincing his/her self that since they hadn't really lost anything that there was no reason to stop gambling.

To say nothing was really lost is both true and false. Since in most cases it is wisest to concentrate on stretching the bankroll thus allowing the player to "stay alive" longer which means extra chances at hitting the big jackpot ... then one should watch where your current "zero" line (where you are at that moment) stands and adjust the win and loss limits accordingly. A loss limit is the amount you are willing to lose and a win limit is an amount you think would be very satisfying to still have when you leave the casino. Example: $100 is what you brought to lose and taking into consideration what it is like to leave the casino with nothing ... $300 sounds like an amount that would be "very satisfying".

To adjust the amounts is easy enough. If you're losing then nothing changes other than you might decide to quit before you lose the whole $100. But lets say you're winning and now your "zero line" (my term btw so don't expect to hear it elsewhere) is at $300 ... because that is the total sum of all you have in your current bankroll. Loss limit should be moved up as well as win limit. Move loss limit to $150 and be guaranteed to go home with a $50 profit.

The win limit is not really a limit at all. It is a reminder so you know when to move your loss limit. The idea at the end of your gambling session is to be able to walk away with some kind of profit to show for a decent day's gambling. By continually moving your loss limit up as your bankroll increases ... you are continually stashing money away that you won't be losing back to the casino on that day.

Oh and the reason the player in the first paragraph should stop gambling even though they hadn't really lost anything? The reason they should stop is they had dumped back into the machine almost all the winnings their luck had earned and the bleeding should have been stopped far sooner than breaking even. It is obvious luck has changed and its time to step away for a while. Determining when its time to stay or go is seldom a problem to those that are truthful with themselves. Listening to that truth is another thing entirely.

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An understanding of counting cards in Black Jack games

By Steve Briggs

Counting cards in Black Jack is not nearly as complex as it sounds when you first hear about the concept. Most of those without the knowledge of how counting cards is achieved are apt to think it involves the ability to keep track of every card that has been dealt out of the shoe which on an eight deck shoe is over four hundred cards and on average the player would need to go about seventy-five percent of the way into the deck before a shuffle happened. So roughly three hundred cards to track.

Counting cards in Black Jack does not involve keeping track of such large numbers however. Counting cards can be achieved by almost anyone using the system that is most often used by card counters. I won't go into all the details because to learn how to count cards and not be proficient at it is akin to giving a toddler a loaded gun after they've been taught how to shoot a child's cap gun. You'd have just enough knowledge to really get yourself in trouble. I say this from experience and i think almost anybody that counts cards will tell you the same. It is almost inevitable that you would lose the count and end up playing hard on a belief that wasn't true. So if you're going to learn to count cards then expect to practice for hours every day for a very long time and that anytime you stop practicing it will be very hard to return to your peak self without first spending the time in practice to get sharp again.

The basic thing to know is that the system is based not on counting cards in the traditional sense but rather on keeping a running count on the number of tens versus low value cards such as three, four, five and six. So whenever a ten (or face card) is shown you would count that as negative one. A low value card is worth a plus one. There are sixteen tens to a deck and there are sixteen threes, fours, fives and sixes when combined. As you can imagine most times the count ... which bounces back and forth, into the negative or positive side of zero, does not stray far from the middle ground. In other words since there are even number of cards that you would count on each side of the equation then it stands to reason that most times the count is going to stay right around even (even being zero).

It is those times when the count does not stay near even that the card counter finds the edge. If the count shows the deck is heavy with low value cards then its best to just back off your bets but if the deck is heavy with tens then it is time to increase your bet to as much as you think you can get away with and not arouse suspicion. (Note: although I have not seen the movie 21, I imagine they used a team and would signal another person when the table was heavy with tens and that person could then step up and bet big without appearing to have had any chance to be counting cards).

Counting cards should not be such a mystery now. Please note that there are further steps to the equation of counting cards that were not discussed in this article such as the factor of how many decks (partial deck in case of single deck play) are left in the shoe as that will effect the running count. Nobody should read (just) this article and walk away thinking they know how to count cards.

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High Rollers get special treatment

By Steve Briggs

Many high rollers are not aware that they can get better treatment than what is advertised at online casinos. They merely need to contact support and announce themselves as playing at higher stakes and that they would like to have high roller treatment once they have established themselves. Taking time out to do this is often well worth the trouble.

Some online casinos don't wish to impose on high roller players because they don't want to rock the boat. Other online casinos have a banker's mentality (they still have a lot to learn from Vegas) which means they have extra in their budget to offer but won't put it on the table unless they are pressed to do so, and all it really takes is asking. And then there's the simple logic that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. When you're a high roller that will get you a long distance if applied in moderate doses. Online casinos give the high roller all that is advertised on their site of course but it never hurts to ask about any extra or privileged treatment because that might be all that is required to result in a lot of extra perks, but you have to ask about them.

This can include extra comp points on top of those promised, gifts arriving on scheduled holidays such as Christmas or Easter, trips to Las Vegas to meet their VIP rep which are all expense paid, one online casino that I know about likes to pamper their big players with items that are of extreme high quality which is usually something a person would never buy because it seemed too frivolous. The same casino also favors sending baskets filled with gourmet foods, wines and champagnes. Extra bonuses may also be offered. Some online casinos issue special high roller support phone numbers that are manned 24/7 by the very best of support agents who often times are told to satisfy the customer at any reasonable cost.

High rollers may be asked their opinion by the casino on everything from games to policy. These are the players the casino seeks more than any other and once established the player can almost write their own ticket in terms of perks and special treatment. If the casino doesn't see that the player has been active for a period of time the VIP manager will be sending an email with some kind of fantastic offer to get the player back and playing. Many times this offer will simply be a notice that an amount of free casino cash has been added to the player's account and awaits their attention. Sometimes it will have a time limit on using the free casino cash however.

One last note on high rollers. They should contact the casino about special sign up bonuses. Go ahead and register with the casino but before you make your first deposit contact support and ask them to put you in touch with a high roller representative and ask if you make a large deposit if they will give an extra amount in bonus. The worst that can happen is they reply no. The old saying "nothing ventured, nothing gained" is never more true than when a high roller and dealing with online casinos.

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Importance of single deck black jack

By Steve Briggs

Black Jack has many different game versions and those can even vary in the number of decks used in a shoe. Card counters know the advantage is with the fewest decks in a shoe but many otherwise knowledgeable players, the kind that usually stick to basic strategy and play smart, do not have any idea just what a difference extra decks in the shoe can make.

Regardless of the version of black jack, the fewer the decks in the shoe the more your chances are of hitting a black jack. I will try to demonstrate to you the way I learned and I only wish I could give credit to my teacher but the plain fact is that I have read so many books on gambling that I can't remember which one it was that covered this aspect. This may not be exactly how it was taught to me since it has been many years now but I do know I can make the point that was made to me.

Lets say you are playing blackjack and it is a single deck game and a deck is made up of any three cards, an ace, a ten and a six. The dealer, who won't be getting any cards in this game obviously, shuffles the deck and deals an ace to you. That leaves two cards left in the deck. A ten which would give you black jack and a six which of course not be that kind of help. That means there is a fifty-percent chance you will be dealt a black jack.

Now lets make this a two deck game. Of course as before the decks will consist of three cards each. An ace, a ten and a six. Since there are now two decks in the shoe we have a total of six cards. Two aces, two tens and two sixes. The dealer shuffles, loads the shoe and deals you an ace. For purposes of this example, once again the dealer will not be taking any cards. You have an ace and there are two cards in the shoe that can give you a black jack. However there are now three cards in the deck that will not produce a blackjack. an ace and two sixes.

The odds of getting a black jack in our example dropped from fifty-percent (a one in two chance of getting dealt the ten), to two chances out of five which by my math is a 40% chance of getting dealt that ten. A considerable difference but nothing like the jump is going to be when you go from single deck black jack to a shoe holding eight or more decks.

If you ever thought that casinos had switched to the multiple deck black jack shoes to make life more convenient for the players then it is time to reconsider.

Single deck black jack is also much easier to count cards although the same principle is used for single or multiple decks. About the only down side to single deck shoes is the down time on shuffling because most casinos won't go much past the half mark on single deck nowadays because they are counteracting the card counters.

Single deck black jack is often found at online casinos which as just demonstrated is an advantage to the player. The only drawback about playing online is the deck is shuffled after every hand (no downtime however) and as such makes counting cards an unrealistic endeavor.

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Collecting Casino Poker Chips

By Thom Riemersma

So how does a poker lover become an avid collector? It all begins with his search for the perfect poker chips set for him to use when he hosts his own poker games. As he searches he discovers the different styles of chips, and finds out that genuine casino chips can be obtained without going to the casinos. He also discovers that some chips can be collectibles; this is when he decides to become a collector himself.

So what is the lure of collecting poker chips? To some extent it is our inborn love of collecting things, but it is often due to sentimental value. Casino poker chips can remind us of a memorable event. How about that wonderful weekend getaway at the MGM? Or is it an historical chip from a special event?

Did you make your first straight flush or your first Royal Flush? That's a poker chip worth keeping. Maybe you moneyed in your first tournament. You'd better believe I'd try to get my hands on one of those chips. Especially if I came in first! I'll be Phil Helmuth kept a chip from his 11th WSOP victory. You could easily end up with a collection of hundreds of seemingly insignificant casino poker chips that each have a large amount of sentimental value.

Doesn't sound interesting enough? What if you were to have a casino chip from the 1976 and 1977 World Series of Poker? Those two chips would represent the events that caused 10-2 to be called a "Doyle Brunson". Now that's something to brag about!

Some of the most exciting poker chips to collect are those that have a bit of history behind them. It is an amazing fact that poker chips have been around since the 1800's and were made of bone and ivory at this time. Needless to say these casino poker chips are a hot item for collectors and are very valuable.

Poker lovers consider that collecting poker chips is another way that they can show their passion for the game. Many avid poker players are treasure hunters at heart and sniffing out collectible casino poker chips is just part of the fun of the game. EBay is a fun place to look for these exciting chips.

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Online Poker Musings

By Simon M Skinner

Online poker can be played in the comfort of your own home. There is no need to get dressed and drive off to the casino, find a parking space and put your name at the end of a long waiting list.

Online poker can be amusing, relaxing, and also ultimately even profitable. However, always have the proper state of mind when you`re gambling at the online poker games website board. Online poker can look quite daunting if you're new to virtual casinos and online gambling. You might not be very familiar with the general rules and/or etiquette of poker.

Online poker can be a lot of fun, and quite profitable if you choose to practice and learn the game. Online poker can be great fun is you pick up the tricks. And picking up the tricks is easy, just study and observe!

Personally, if I play for several hours without taking a break, my eyes will burn for a long time, and I need to take 1-2 days off. There's no good in playing 8 straight hours one day if you're in no condition to play the next 2 days.

You had to wait how long to get a seat? Personally, my game relies a lot on the style of play at the table combined with my ability to adjust to that style. When I switched to primarily online play, I focused a lot of my efforts on hand selection and eliminating betting patterns.

Additionally, if you start to lose your focus on the game and other opponents, and you constantly think that everyone is bluffing, than you have been playing too long. Add to this the 24-7 availability of the free game live online poker room and the low rakes, and other facilities such as the options to play at multiple tables.

You have enough reason why the casino game online poker room has overtaken the brick and mortar poker casinos in popularity. Additionally, online poker is also full of fun and excitement. Sure, you can win a lot of money with this type of poker, but if you are not having fun what is the point?

Better yet, it gives you the chance to win a lot of money if you know what you are doing. But the one main difference between playing online poker and playing at the tables is that you do not have any interpersonal interaction. Between 5c/10c and 25c/50c you collect 1 Redback for every 2 raked hands. There is a time limit of 60 days from the day you open your first real money account for you to redeem this bonus.

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The Basics of Sports Gambling

By Rob Pike

What could be more ingenious than combining two of man's greatest interests to get something called "sports gambling". Whenever there is a group of men cheering over their favorite team there is likely to have been a bet placed. Think about it. Films such as "What Women Want" feature bachelors betting on the number of successful kicks in a game. With every sport there are always certain highlighted games everyone's talking about; something that, according to sports buffs, will "Change the course of history." In order to get some of the action, spectators usually attempt to guess who will win in the upcoming games. This all turns into a friendly little "game" called sports gambling.

It might sound addictive but sports gambling is really just for fun and a way to bond with your friends. You can bet a little amount of money and still have a good time. Sports gambling makes the outcome of a game more meaningful and the whole duration of the game more thrilling and exciting. Here are some basics to get you started on sports gambling.

To place a bet, all you have to do is go to a sportsbook, which is a place that accepts sports bets. In the United States, there are four states where you can do sports gambling legally, but illegally, you can do it anywhere so long as you can find a bookie AND you are of legal age (over 21). Many of the sports you can bet on are professional and college football and basketball, professional baseball, professional hockey, and horse and dog racing. You can bet on anything that involves sports, really, after all, it is sports gambling. You can bet on the overall combined score of a game, on what round will the opponent be knocked out, and even whether a coin toss in a game lands heads or tails. All you have to do is place your bet depending on the statistical odds (chances of winning/losing).

In sports gambling, bookies rely on statistics to help you decide which team you think will win. There is such a thing called a "spread," which is a point advantage given to a weaker team that is expected to lose by X number of points. This is the odds maker's way of making even bets possible for a Sports Book. For example, if a person may bet on a team that is expected to lose, and still win the bet so long as the team loses by a given number of points.

You might be asked to bet a few notches higher than the money you may actually win. This is really just the bookie's way of making money.

In sports gambling, there are different kinds of bets. There are straight bets, parlays, teasers, and over/unders. In sports gambling the most common type of bet is the straight bet, where all you have to do is to pick the team which you think will lose or win. Over/under bets are wagers on the combined number of points scored in the game by both teams. Parlays are combined bets on several games. Teasers are similar to parlays, but you can add or subtract points from the spread to make your bets stronger. This is just to show you that sports gambling can be made more interesting and challenging by the bets that you place.

There you go - the basics of sports gambling. Why don't you give it a try, and have a lot of fun in the process. Just remember not to get too carried away and spend your entire 401K plan on a whim. You just might end up regretting it for life.

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10 Things To Consider At A Poker Website

By Simon M Skinner

Playing poker is something that has long been enjoyed by men and women alike. Online poker is becoming just as popular. You can have all of the fun playing poker, but you do so from your home. When you set out to find your poker website, here are a few things for you to look for:

1. Poker rules. While this isn't so much about the poker website as it is about you, it's still important. You have to know the ins and outs of poker to find a good poker website.

2. The games offered. A wide variety of different styles of poker will enhance your enjoyment of the game.

3. The rollover bonus. When you place your poker winnings back into your poker account (instead of withdrawing them) the poker website will usually add a percentage of your winnings as a bonus. The bonus amount will vary between different poker sites.

4. Level of competition. You may just want to play a couple of hands to pass the time. However, you may want to compete in a tournament or with players of high experience level.

5. How much can you win? Some poker websites will cap the amount of money that you can bet with, and therefore will cap the amount that you can win/ Other sites will let you bet and win any amount. Choose the site that bests suits you.

6. Speed and ease of withdrawing your money. You should be able to get your money quickly and easily. Check out the payout options on the website (and read the fine print!)

7. Popularity of the site. Most people want the opportunity to play with a crowd. With certain poker websites having more than 15,000 playing at one time, you should be able to play with a variety of people, when you want to.

8. Customer support. You want to be able to get the site's support team 24/7.

9. Play for free! Sometimes you want to bet for free, particularly if you are learning the game!

10. Quality of software. This is the biggie. You want to make sure that the software that your poker site is using is compatible with a variety of operating systems, and internet browsers and you want to make sure that the glitches are minimal, or nonexistent all together.

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How Online Poker Has Revolutionized The Game Of Poker

By Chris Channing

Poker is a popular game played around the world- but with the invention of the Internet, the game has become even more popular as a whole. All types of poker styles, games, and tastes can be satisfied with the Internet- but what specific benefits do online poker players get?

Benefits To Expect From Online Poker

The biggest benefit to online poker is the lack of setup required. If you are looking to have a fun night out with the guys (or gals), be prepared to spend a good amount of time setting up tables, chips, cards, and refreshments. For some it is worth the hassle for the social environment, but sometimes the urge to play poker can't wait the unnecessary setup time.

When poker players want poker- by golly, they want poker! There shouldn't be an excuse for calling a game off because several people had "things come up," and you get the call just before the poker game starts. This frustrating aspect of physical poker can be completely avoided with Internet poker.

Unlike the real world, you can also play without money just for fun. Your friends or family members may be deadset on betting money- meaning you would have to succumb to their wishes to satisfy your need of poker. On the Internet, you can play with thousands of other poker players who don't want to bet a dime either!

Poker Players Looking To Make It Big Get Their Chance

When you play against your friends, you tend to learn their strategy. This may be good for poker night, but it will do little good in a real tournament. Therefore, it is almost vital for one to play online to learn the strategies of hundreds of poker players- so you can advance your game of poker as an effect.

If you are ever looking to play in an international tournament, which is where the big money is at, you will need to learn strategies of poker players from different countries. Only through the Internet is this possible, where you can play someone from all away across the world with just a few mouse clicks.

When you excel in playing poker on the Internet, you will start opening opportunities for yourself. Many casinos who run online poker websites will offer prizes and cash to players that do well- but more importantly, they offer invites to real poker tournaments. This is the perfect opportunity to show the world what you got in real life- and thanks to the Internet no less.

Closing Comments on Online Poker

The benefits of playing poker online are great- and there is no reason every poker fanatic shouldn't be online right now enjoying a game. In fact, there are thousands of poker players doing just that, at every hour of the day! Likewise, if you enjoy poker, you should give your luck and strategy a chance and find an online poker resource today.

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The Top 10 Reasons to Bet Online

By Simon M Skinner

Many people like to watch sports. Many people like to make a little (or in some cases a lot of) money. So why not do both of things at once? You can when you bet on your favorite sports. Sports betting isn't something that's new or is a phase that may run its course. People have been betting on sports for hundreds of years. With the popularity of the Internet, online betting is becoming a better way for many to bet. Why is online betting a better choice?

1. It's cheap! Many of the sports betting sites have many different betting options. You can pay for each bet or you can pay by he month for limitless transactions.

2. The winnings! Well, you don't want to bet to lose! You can win real money, people win all the time.

3. Hey, you never stop learning..... As you bet you will learn from successes and from mistakes. It is a learning process and many sportsbooks have ebooks and online tutorials to assist inexperienced bettors.

4. Experience new things. as with learning, the more you experience the better you will become. The better bettor (!) you become the more you will, hopefully, win.

5. It's all in the results! You can always easily find the results of sporting events. You will obviously be keen to get online and see if you have won a bet. The results are no more than a click or two away and are always easy to locate.

6. Odds and lines. As with the results, sports betting companies make it extremely easy to find odds and lines. After all they want you to bet on them!

7. There are so many betting options and sports to bet on. The variety is astounding. You can bet on virtually anything nowadays from politics to the next winner of American Idol.

8. Online Betting companies are always keen to atract new bettors and therefore always have a number of special offers and promotions in order to persuade you to open an account and make a deposit! Hey! they are giving away money - don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

9. You can win money. Has that been mentioned already?

10. Convenience. This reason takes the cake. How can you not like the idea of being able to bet on any sporting event, anywhere in the world, all from the comfort of your home?

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10 Reasons to Play Poker Online

By Simon M Skinner

Playing poker is a beloved pastime for many of people. It's also a way that many people earn money, sometimes their only income. Poker isn't a new game, but there are variations that are more recent than others. With modern technology, you can now play poker online. Here are some reasons why you should play poker online.

1. The fun aspect. OK, that was hardly something new, but it is a fact! It's as much fun as playing face to face but it's easier to bluff online!

2. It is easy. With a lot of sites you only need to click once and you are accessing a game you don't need to spend hours trying to find a poker game.

3. The poker websites are technologically advanced. The poker playing software is visually impressive, you get to see the table and the other players' faces. It is just like being there! These sites are fun to play and will not become dull!

4. Variations on a theme. There is a wide variety of poker games to play online. From Texas Hold Em to 5 Card Stud to Omaha as well as many other flavors of the game, there is a wide variety of poker games to suit your playing style. When you start playing online you do not have to stay with one particular type of poker, you can switch between different styles of games.

5. You can play for free. Many poker websites do have free versions of their games for folks to play. You may not win anything, but you can learn the ropes or just kill time without having to pay for it.

6. The winnings are real. Once you have finished playing free poker you can play for real money and enjoy the proceeds of your hard work.

7. Play big, win big. Most online poker websites offer large poker tournaments to their players. If you want to experience the WSOP from the comfort of your own home? For a small stake you have the chance of winning a large tournament jackpot.

8. The learning experience. If you already know how to play poker you then you have experienced the excitement of playing against other players, pitting your wits against other players. If you don't yet know how to play you can learn, without feeling embarrassed about the fact that you know less than the other people around you.

9. It's convenient. Play where you want when you want.

10. Social networking. Online poker games allow you to chat and make friends with people who also play poker for fun or money!

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Gambling in Online US Casinos

By Robert Eagle

Online gambling has never been as popular as today. As the number of Internet casinos increases, so does the number of ways to win. There are two dominant types of gambling online today. One is the standard online casino.

These look much like a regular casino, offering blackjack, poker and online slots. A US casinos bonus is often provided to draw in new gamblers in the form of a US poker bonus or a standard casino bonus. The second type is an online sportsbook. These offer sports wagering from around the world. A US sportsbook bonus can be found with this type of gambling site. A third type of site is beginning to make headway online.

This is a hybrid form of the other two, sort of a one stop shop for gambling. For modern gamblers, there are few things better than using a US casinos bonus program. A casino bonus can be applied across the board, on all wagering types offered on that website. A US poker bonus, on the other hand, can only be used in poker rooms. Whether these poker rooms are found in the casino itself or through a poker only website, these bonuses offer benefits to poker players.

A US sportsbook bonus can be used on any sports wager on that website. Whether it is horse racing, international soccer and rugby or the big game on Sunday, these bonuses are beneficial. A US casinos bonus is applied to new accounts by putting in a bonus code. This code is simply a phrase or series of letters and numbers. New account creation will prompt the user for a promotional code. Simply typing the bonus code into the supplied box will instantly create an account able to take advantage of this bonus. A US poker bonus operates in the same manner.

Sometimes you can find linking banner on tertiary sites that have the bonus code embedded in them. Simply clicking these links is enough to allow you to use the bonus code. A US sportsbook bonus code works similarly. Each option has something different to offer bettors. Knowing the type of betting that you want to do beforehand will help you decide which the right option is.

However, many professional gamblers will diversify their gambling. That simply means that they will open accounts with multiple gambling sites. By doing this, they can take advantage of a number of different promotional codes and have even more cash to wager online. Some gamblers prefer to stick with a tried and true online casino, though. This is especially applicable for gamblers that have built up substantial accounts with a casino through the use of rollover bonuses and other options.

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Winning On Poker Stars Net With Bonus Codes

By Robert Eagle

If you love to play poker at Poker Stars Net, you may be interested in knowing that there may be some ways in which you can increase your odds with PokerStars cheats. Any advantage that you have when you visit www pokerstars will increase your odds of winning, and maybe even winning big.

One of the best PokerStars cheats is one that gives you free money just for downloading their program and making an initial deposit. You will need a bonus code, but these are usually fairly easy to find online with a little searching. Simply go to www pokerstars and download the easy to install, software. Poker Stars net is a safe and secure site that allows you to play poker for money, while knowing that your personal and credit card information is safe.

Once you have signed up for an account at Poker Stars net, there are several ways in which you can increase your odds of winning. These PokerStar cheats are simple enough, as they consist mainly of strategy.

The most significant way that you can increase your odds is to play a lot. Play until you know the game inside and out. The better you know how to play the game, the better you will be at it. Another option is to read as many books as you can about poker techniques. Of course you don't actually want to cheat when playing poker, but there are many programs available that amount to nothing short of cheating.

Instead of relying on these types of programs, you are much better off to simply learn a winning strategy that can help you to increase your odds. To do this, play often and gain as much experience as you can. Pay attention to patterns so that you know when there will be a winning streak, and can bet appropriately.

Learning how to bet is an important strategy that can help you to win, but aside from that, knowing how to bet can keep you from losing a lot of money too. It's very important to know when to bet high and when to bet conservatively.

An important element of strategy is, knowing how to recognize a good start hand from a bad one. You don't want to bet on a bad start hand, but you may want to place a larger bet on a good start hand. This is all, important information that can help you build your own strategy and poker playing technique.

Getting started at playing online poker at PokerStars is easy, simply go to www pokerstar and download their free software. You can quickly be playing online poker and putting your own winning strategy to work; also don't forget to read as much as you can about poker while you are at it.

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