10 Best Things About Online Sportsbooks

By Simon M Skinner

Many of us have discovered the joy of online betting. Online betting allows us all to sit at home on a Saturday in our underwear relaxing, and still be able to bet on the season's most important basketball or football game. It is amazing that so many people want to bet online, but many of them do not know where or who to look to for help when betting. If you are a fan of online betting, you should most definitely look into a sportsbook. With this you can place your bets. Here are some criteria that you should look for in an online sportsbook.

1. Reputation. Obviously, you want to make sure you check out any gambling website thoroughly before signing up with them

2. Financial condition. You want to check out their financial background. You want them to be able to pay you if you win, right?

3. Ease of use. You don't want to have to be a rocket scientist to maneuver through the site.

4. Cost. Many gambling websites do charge a certain expense, usually 99 percent of the time. However, the website you use does not have to charge an outrageous expense.

5. Range of events. You probably will not always want to bet on a certain sport. Many people enjoy betting on football as well as basketball, and sometimes golf. You want an online sportsbook that allows you to bet on a variety of events.

6. Variety of location. Same theory as above, you don't want to only bet on events taking place at one arena or even in one country. With online betting, you have the world at your fingertips. Make sure that you can take advantage of that fact with your sportsbook.

7. Knowledge of the rules. When you use an online sportsbook, you still have to obey the rules that are set forth by the track, arena, etc. If you bet on a horse race, you are still obliged to follow the rules of that specific horse track, even if you are not at the track itself.

8. Availability. Make sure that your sportsbook is available by email as well as phone. It should also be available 24 hours a day so that you can check on certain events and bets whenever you need to.

9. Free things. Free stuff is something we all want. See if your sportsbook is able to match a percentage of your opening balance. Many online sportsbook also offer a sign up bonus.

10. Comprehensive website. This covers many things. Make sure that your online sportsbook does more than take your bet. It is always a good idea to use an online betting site that gives you information on the event as well as information on the players and the odds. It is also important that the sportsbook can provide you with results of the event.

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Sports betting strategies - 3 Ways to Profit from sports betting

By Luke Lister

Do you hear about professional sports betters and think how good their lifestyle must be, and wonder if there are any sports betting strategies that could help you to life that life as well.

Sounds to good to be true doesn't it.

The truth is there are not very many people that actually make a living from sports betting, however there are some that do, and they do pretty well too.

Wouldn't you like to part of the 2% who are profitable. Can you learn what they do, it's not like they went to school for it, is it?

So what does it take to be a professional sports better.

Do sports betting professionals use sports betting strategies?

Most of the really goods ones, are actually just really big fans of sport, and study the teams and players religiously. They end up spending more hours in the day researching what the players are up to, then they would have to spend at a real job.

So as a beginner you have 3 choices to profiting from sports betting...

1st you can spend all your time studding the teams, players and performance levels. 2nd you can learn some sports betting strategies from the internet. Or 3rd you can leverage someone else's work, and let a professional make the picks for you.

I wanted to find out how hard it would be to profit with some of the sports betting strategies available.

So I got a team together, and we put 19 sports betting strategies to the test.

The results were mixed, the majority of systems tested were poor duplicates of one another.

But there were a few that stood out to be profitable. Obviously the most simple sports betting strategy we found, was the email tips. There is no system to learn, and forms to study.

On top of this, we also discovered some sports betting strategies in eBooks to be profitable, and even a software program.

In order to know what sports betting strategies will work for you, you should consider what it is you are really looking for.

If you are a huge sports fan and have plenty of spare time you could just study the teams, and maybe one day it will all click for you.

However If you are intrigued by the lifestyle and don't have as much time, then perhaps learning sports betting strategies from a eBook would suit you best.

But if you just want to make some money as quickly as possible, and don't care how, then the best sports betting strategies would have to be the email picks.

When you find the sports betting strategy you like, go with a system that others have used profitably. Unless you have the money to burn avoid the New Hype.

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How To Choose Between Limit And No-Limit Poker

By Sam Whittaker

Limit poker is a battle of the mind. It is any game in which there is a fixed limit on how much you can bet or raise in any round. Limit games usually offer either fixed-sized bets for different betting rounds or spread limits, in which there is a minimum and maximum bet for each round.

Bluffing is seldom used in limit poker. The majority of hands are played directly. Making the right decisions consistently over a period of time is imperative, while no-limit relies on applying pressure at the correct time to take the large pots.

When limit poker is being played and the small blinds are in relation to the size of the stacks, not a lot will be achieved apart from ensuring no players can go broke for a while. This will prohibit the level of skill in the game. This type of low limit poker is one of the simplest you can play and only requires a small amount of selective aggression.

While playing limit poker you know what you have to achieve. The best results are attained by the use of maths and game formula. Limit poker uses a more scientific application, no-limit can be described more like art.

No-limit is a different game entirely and you will have to have a good grasp on the game before you start to study and play it. Limit is in no way a "less advanced" game however, it just doesn't involve some of the same strategies. No-limit poker is ideal for poker pros who want to win big pots by betting all-in, even if their hands are not the best. Limit poker is more recommended for poker beginners because the possible losses are smaller compared to those in no-limit poker.

The finest poker players in both game types share common strengths. In both limit and no-limit poker assertiveness and patience are fundamental. Timing when to attack is required to triumph.

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Introduction to sports betting

By Snejk, Gimcio

Classic betting In the majority of sports betting, one can gamble on 1, x, 2, 1x or x2. It stands for:

1 - gambling on 1, in general, we bet on the victory of the home team or on a player who is simply mentioned as the first in a bet X - it represents indication on a draw in a meeting we bet on 2 - indication on 2 means a course suggested on the guests of a meeting or on a player, a team mentioned as a second in a bet 1x - a course of this indication means that the home team will not lose - they win in the case of a victory or a draw X2 - as above, but we bet that the guests won't lose 12 - such bet stands for the victory of hosts or guests. If we gambled on such betting and there is a draw, we lose.

Bets 1, x, 2, 1x, x2 are met in meetings where a draw is possible, while 1 and 2 are met in bets where one can only win or lose.

(Classic) European handicap Handicap is a form of levelling of courses, especially when players or teams, with varied potential, are facing each other. In football the most common is handicap +1 -1 which means adding the weaker team 1 goal at the start or deduction of one goal the stronger team.

Example Match Liverpool V Manchester UTD +1 1.90 -1 1.95 In an example above, at the start, Liverpool has handicap 1 goal. It means that in the case of betting on Liverpool with handicap, a draw is enough to win, whereas in the case of gambling on MU we need at least a 2 goal victory - 1 goal win will cause our loss.

Sports betting over/under A course under 2,5 means that in a given match one will shoot no more than 2,5 goals. In such bet, one wins when the sum of goals of the final score is smaller than 2,5, for example: 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 0-0. If in the match one scores more than 2,5 goals, your coupon is written off.

An odd over 2,5 means that in a given match one will shoot more than 2,5 goals. It is a similar situation as in the case of the course under 2,5 but inversely - you win when the sum of goals of the final score is bigger than 2,5, for example: 2-1, 3-0, 2-2, 0-3. If in the match one scores less than 2,5 goals, you lose.

Good luck!

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Flash Casinos are not used properly

By Steve Briggs

Flash casinos are a great addition to an online casino network but some people have a misunderstanding of the actual purpose they serve. Yes it is true they are designed so that there is no need to download anything to your computer. Where the misunderstanding comes in is when people see the slogan "instant play" or "no downloading necessary, be playing in minutes". Flash games certainly live up to those claims but what isn't said is that the overall time involved for the process of downloading the casino and then registering for an account (which is something you would have to complete whether playing at the flash version or the download version) is not very much different.

Further is that once the download version has finished loading onto your computer it is much faster than the flash games, especially when changing from one game to another. The download version switches instantly where as the whole process of leaving the flash game and returning to the menu and then waiting for it to load, just seems to take so much more time that it almost becomes frustrating because you were told this was an instant play casino so you expect everything to happen right now and that simply isn't how the flash games work.

Then in many cases such as the flash casinos powered by Microgaming, the leader in the online gambling industry, the menu is several pages and it usually takes at least two clicks to find the game you're wanting to play next so you must wait for each page to load same as you would for any page on the internet only the flash games must have a lot involved because their load time is considerably longer than the time it takes for most web pages to load.

So what good are flash casinos if they are not faster and offer only about half the games as do the download versions? The answer to that is exactly why flash casinos have found a place for themselves nearly ten years beyond the first arrival of most online casinos, which is that they are convenient for those who want to gamble but are away from their home PC. That is entirely the reason flash casinos still exist today, aside from the few who may still need the room on their PC but that must be a minority by now considering that I can easily fit three or four online casinos on this writer's PC and still have room for Front Page editor version 2003 which takes up over four hundred megabytes and compare that to a RealtimeGaming powered casino which takes up seventy-two megabytes.

Lack of room on a PC shouldn't be a concern in this day and age but being able to gamble when away from home is a nice convenience that continues to be used by many online gamblers who enjoy playing while sitting at the office or while out on the road. Before getting married and settling down I use to enjoy the convenience of being able to log in from a girlfriend's house or apartment and we'd kill some time taking turns playing the slots or video poker games. That is the proper use of a flash casino in current times.

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Casino Rewards Network Says No to Advatage Players - part 3

By Steve Briggs

If you are one of these kind of players the terms seek to discourage, and you still choose to play at at Casino Rewards site and you try to beat the system in an obvious method, expect to not get paid. The casino is being quite upfront about this matter and in fact is giving away the recipe for not being accused, simply play a little deeper than the minimums.

Advantage players are very savvy and know the casinos do not want their business but they choose to force the issue because it is the only chance they have to enter into a gambling situation and have a positive expectation. It is already understood that a casino cannot stay in business if it is giving out better than it receives, and players choose to give up that percentage the house has over them in order to have a place to go gamble and know they will be paid when they win.

What these kind of terms really hurt is the casino because it will be taken wrong by a percentage of people, and legitimate players who read about these issues and have not yet been involved with online gambling long enough to realize the casino is in fact saving money that can be given to them, will not sign up to play there. Those players lose out because Casino Rewards have been the top of my reputable list for nearing ten years and I've had only one complaint in all that time and that one was due to the player misunderstanding when they were to get credited for a high hand bonus at the poker site. That's an outstanding record in my book, by any standards actually, but especially when you know the incompetence, greed and over-indulged egos that lurk out there in the virtual casino world.

These are casinos time-proven to pay even the biggest of amounts of money, such as the recent winner located in Finland who was paid a whopping five and a half million dollars from BlackjackBallroom on a fifty cent slot machine bet that resulted in the jackpot.

If I can trust Casino Rewards in knowing they pay those kind of jackpot amounts, then I think I can trust them to be able to look at my proven play history and determine I am not a bonus chaser. I do not deposit and play the minimum, only then to cash out. The only people who will have such reason to complain about these terms are those who are first time players that have accepted a bonus and then played the minimum required wagers to cash out. If that isn't the definition of an advantage player then what would be? The casinos are making it very clear they don't want this kind of player, they are not welcome, and that they are not going to have how they run their business dictated to them by a group of opportunists. If you choose to call the casino unfair for making these terms and conditions clearly available to be known before any money exchanges hands, then so be it.

However legitimate players with a savvy of online gambling will not find such terms threatening and enjoy having the confidence in knowing they are playing at an online casino in the network of the likes of Blackjack Ballroom which as mentioned just paid out five and a half million dollars. This was reported on Fox news the month of April, 2008 and is a matter of public record.

One last thing, Casino Rewards, the network accused of trying to avoid paying the small withdrawals by those profiled as not accepting the bonus in spirit given, is the same network that just recently bought the failed network of casinos that included Golden Reef, Challenge, Nostalgia and Music City, who closed their doors while still having many of their player's money. Casino Rewards announced when they bought the failed network that all outstanding debt to the players would be paid by them thus ensuring nobody got hurt. Rather an odd act of charity to come from some place willing to stoop to cheating bonus chasers out of a few dollars, wouldn't you say? Or is it that Casino Rewards has taken their stance based on principal, rather than on trying to save a few dollars?

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Casino Rewards Network Says No to Advatage Players - part 2

By Steve Briggs

I mentioned that these players only grind out a few dollars and that is true for the majority of them but they also have every bit as much a chance of being a big winner as the next guy, and inevitably their sheer numbers alone will undoubtedly take their toll on the casino bottom line.

The real damage done in paying these players is it sets precedent which will have those undesireable type of players increase to such numbers that what is now an out-of-hand situation turn into a horrible disaster for the casinos. Instead of gaining loyal customers the casinos, all online casinos, would see gamblers jumping from one bonus to the next like herds of locusts and when the good grazing was gone so would be the players that these bonus offers were created to aquire. Therefore not only defeating the whole purpose of offering a sign-up bonus but it actually would be working against that desired result as it would teach players to jump from one spot to the next, the exact opposite of what was sought.

I personally don't think it would be a bad thing for the legitimate casinos to get away from the sign-up bonus because it does create so much controversy. It does take comps away from what the legitimate player could be enjoying and is the entire motivation for a segment of opportunists to exist which otherwise would be somewhere else mooching freebies. They are taking away from the legitimate enthusiasts of the hobby.

If the casinos would put that sign-up bonus money towards such endeavors as increasing loyalty rewards and existing player bonuses it stands to reason the controversy over play-through requirements would end because so would the need for their very existence. I have lobbied for this approach for years and would very much like to see it that way. Reward those deserving and the casino not put itself in a position for parasites to feed on its blind sides.

However the casinos believe that if they can get a player to come in and try them that their payout percentages are so good that the player wil be impressed enough to want to come back and play again. The only way to get people to come in however and try online gambling is to offer them the chance to gamble using somebody else's money, namely the casino's dime in this instance. The casino doesn't mind putting up the money but they want in return an honest effort by the new player to try out the casino. If the casino states upfront they will not fall victim to such tactics as are seen from bonus chasers, then they are stating they they won't let their legitimate players pay any further price for the actions of a group of people who have no honorable intentions in respect to the spirit in which the bonus was offered. Frankly I don't see where anybody with legitimate intent stands to get hurt? Certainly not more often than they would if the bonus requirements were increased to a point where the casino doesn't have as much risk in losing the free money they are bleeding out.

Everything else aside, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that if you just played a little deeper into the game than quitting just when you hit the minimum play-through requirements, that you wouldn't have to worry about being accused of this issue. The major reason behind the complaints voiced is that they are coming from bonus chasers who as I mentioned are seeking to play the bare minimum and then cash out whatever small amount they were able to hedge. Any extra playing risks their losing what small financial gain they have made.

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Poker Has Been Around For Centuries

By Mr. Casino Bonus

People have been playing poker since the 1700's. It is claimed to be the oldest game that has not varied much over the years. It is believed that it will last for centuries more.

Historians claim that three versions of poker have been around for centuries. most historians allege these three countries are the basis of modern day poker Persia as the game of as nas, Germany as pochspiel, and France as poque. Poker's name derives from the French word poque, which translates to English as "to bluff."

The origins of the game have been debated for years. No one will ever know exactly from where poker came. However, there is no argument that it is an exciting and fun game to play.

Poker became popular during the Revolutionary War in the United States. The game of choice for soldiers was the version of stud that used only three cards. The five-card version of stud became a useful diversion during the Civil War.

A 20-card deck was dealt to four soldiers. The lower cards, 2 through 9 were eliminated for this version. The players bet on which one of them would have the better hand.

Once the game included all of the cards in a 52-card deck, the game became more complicated. With the lower cards involved, the game also gained more popularity. This popularity brought poker further than just a simple game between soldiers trying to forget where they were.

Poker got its start in New Orleans during the early 1800's, it is also believed. Through riverboats then the game expanded up the Mississippi river. This is where riverboat casinos on the Mississippi got their start too.

It is believed that the gold miners brought poker through the west into California. As it traveled through the west, casinos and saloons picked it up as daily sport. This institutionalized poker as a "wild west" staple.

Seven-card stud is the most popular version of poker played in modern days. Las Vegas casinos made it famous in recent years. Specially made for the seven-card game called Texas Hold'em, tournaments and tables have been put to good use.

Still played today in many casinos and online, the many different versions developed through the years. The three card version is the only type that did not make it through evolution. It is lost in the past now.

Many things last throughout time, but poker is probably the most exciting. The longevity of the game thus far proves its durability and addictiveness. While some things may wane with time, poker will be around forever.

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With a raise and a call in before you, there's an opportunity to make a move. This is the right time put a squeeze play on. A big raise, an all in, represent a monster hand, and it will be hard for either player to call. The squeeze is mainly on the first bettor, who has to worry about the other caller also. Online Bonus Deposit

Play free slots and get fun thrill and entertainment

By Jackie

Free slots online represent sites where you can play free of costs. This means that you do not have to pay real money to play online slots. This is very convenient for you, especially if you are a beginner. Here you can play only with fun chips and you can play for all day long, as much as you can, without any restrictions.

Online slots represent of the oldest and one of the most easiest casino game available today at online casinos. Every player and also every person on this planet know some things about slots, and also many people have played online slots at least one time in their life. Online slots are now wide spread and you can play online slots in almost any online casinos from all over the world.

Now, everyone has the chance to have a lot of fun at online slots, thanks to online casinos. You can choose the time and place where you wanna play online slots games. You can never have such a liberty with traditional land based casinos. Playing online slots is now a pleasure for everyone.

Free slots do nor require many gambling skills. You can find free slots at many online casinos. Everyone can join and play free slots whenever he want. Free slots are easily being maintained by online casinos and can bring some profit from time to time.

Playing free slots online can be boring for some people's, because here you have nothing to win and also nothing to loose. But, if you are smart, you can turn everything on your side. Here, you can develop new gambling technique, you can test your gambling skills and also you can learn many new things about online slots.

Players from all over the world can play free slots online without any restrictions. Online slots do not differ too much from traditional slots machines, so everyone can easily start playing free slots online.

Whenever you wanna have a lot of fun you can go online and play free slots. Every aspect of the games has been designed for fun. Online slots represent a combination of luck with gambling skills.

If you wanna have a lot of fun, make new friends and make a lot of money, you should go online and start playing online slots. Only playing online slots you can discover by yourself this exciting games which can bring a lot of joy in your life. Just remember: online slots represent a new era in home entertainment industry and everyone is invited !

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Overview about Poker Chips

By Ravi

Poker chips are used to keep track during gambling and replace money during the game. When it comes to poker chips there are so many different types to choose from. Your decision generally rests mainly on the quality of the equipment you desire and how much would you be able to spend. Clay composite chip sets were popular in the early 1800s and today are rarely used mainly because they are more expensive and tend to break easily.

For home gambling metal core poker or plastic chip sets are used. Plastic chips are the most inexpensive and of the type you might find in many mahjong sets. It need not be said that they are not of the highest quality and seasoned players may dislike plastic chips as they don't provide the best feel or sound for the chips. The metal core ones are heavier, can be customized in design and color scheme, which adds that special casino feel to them. Plastic poker chip sets are more lightweight and can be damaged more easily.

They are less expensive and can be bought anywhere in any quantity. The composite variety is made from mixing clay and plastic with a bit of metal. They also have the right weight and feeling and are extremely durable. 11.5g composite chips are probably the standard chips used in most households as they are available in retail.

Plastic poker chip sets are the best choice for beginners in gambling, or for people who play occasionally. When people become serious about poker and start playing regularly, they prefer to invest in metal core poker chip sets or even in composite clay poker chip sets.

Poker chip sets are widely available on the Internet. Most companies when you place an order send a sample chip. Poker chips come either in a single color or maybe two or three colors. While a single color chip may appear a bit pale a three colored chip may be a bit too loud on the eyes of many. Generally the preferred choice is dual color chips if you buy one separately, look for a case made of metal or hard wood, with a reliable lock and soft interior lining to protect chips and cards.

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Poker Has Been Around For Centuries

By Mr. Casino Bonus

Poker has been played for centuries. It is claimed to be the oldest game that has lasted through the ages. It has evolved and will remain for centuries more.

There are three claimed origins of poker. The Persian game of as nas, German pochspiel, and French poque are the sources most historians allege were the basis of modern day poker. Poker's name derives from the French poque.

Historians have been debating the origins of poker from decades. No one really knows from where poker exactly originated. However, none of them argue that poker is a fabulously entertaining game.

In the United States, poker became popular during the Revolutionary War. The version of stud that used only three cards was the game of choice for soldiers. The five-card version became useful distraction during the Civil War.

Dealt the entire amount of a 20-card deck, five-card poker began as a game for four people. The lower cards of a normal 52-card deck were eliminated in this version. Out of the four players the object was to bet on the person with the best hand.

The game became more complicated once the game included all of the cards in a 52-card deck. The game also gained more popularity with the lower cards involved. Further than just a simple game between soldiers trying to forget where they were, this brought poker new popularity.

It is also believed that poker got its start in New Orleans during the early 1800's. Then the game expanded up the Mississippi river through riverboats. Gambling has continued to this day on the Mississippi on riverboat casinos.

It is believed that the gold miners brought poker through the west into California. As it traveled through the west, casinos and saloons picked it up as daily sport. This institutionalized poker as a "wild west" staple.

Seven-card stud is the most popular version of poker played in modern days. Las Vegas casinos made it famous in recent years. Specially made for the seven-card game called Texas Hold'em, tournaments and tables have been put to good use.

Still played today in many casinos and online, the many different versions developed through the years. The three card version is the only type that did not make it through evolution. It is lost in the past now.

Of the many things that have tested the tribulations of time, poker is the most exciting. Due to its durability and addictiveness, poker has lasted thus far. While some things remain a fad that has faded, poker will last as it is for another couple of centuries.

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It's your turn and there has been a raise and a call in front of you. This is the perfect time to run a squeeze play. This raise, against two players, shows strength. The first guy who bet, almost always has the best hand, but will have a hard time calling in the squeeze he's in. Online Bonus Deposit

Explaining Sports Betting In Simple Terms

By Allison Thompson

Through combining two of men's favorite interests someone has been able to create something called "sports betting". Imagine a group of guys cheering on their favorite team and nearly always you will one of other making a bet. Now just think about this. No matter what the sport there are always going to be certain games that everyone is going to be talking about. In fact some it will be something that some sports buffs feel will change the course of history. Certainly to get a bit of the action some spectators like to guess who is going to be winning certain upcoming games. This is what then turns a friendly game into one with sports betting.

Although many say betting is addictive this form is very much just for fun and is often the ideal way to bond with your mates. You do not need to even lay down big bets just to have a good time. Sports betting can actually make the whole outcome of the game far more meaningful and exciting for those watching or listening to it. Below we offer a few basics with regard to sports betting to help you get started.

For a person in the USA to place bets they first need to be a member of a Sports Book which is a place where any bets you place will be accepted. At present you it is only legal to bet in 4 states in the USA and you can do it illegally in others but you need to find yourself a bookie and also you must be over the legal age for betting which is 21 years. Once you have become a member of Sports Book now you can start placing bets on any sports event you want. You can place bets on both professional and college football and basketball games, you could bet on professional baseball or hockey games. You could if you wanted even bet on the toss of a coin (whether it lands on its head or its tails) as well as horse racing and dog racing. Plus there are numerous different combinations of bets that you can place from ones where you bet what the combined score of the two teams in the game will be at the end to what round your teams opponents are going to be knocked out of the competition. So what you are doing is betting on the statistical odds relating to whether the team win or lose.

With sports betting the bookies rely on these statics to help them determine which of the teams they think are going to win. There is also something they do called a "spread" which is a points advantage that is given to weaker teams who are expected to lose by a particular number of points. This is their way of making even bets possible for a Sports Book. So say a person bet on a team who is expected to lose, they will still win their bet as long as the team loses by the number of points stated.

From time to time with this particular kind of bet you may be required to bet a few points higher above what you would actually win. The only reason you will be asked to do this is so that the bookie can actually make some money as well.

There are various different kinds of bets that one can place when it comes to sports betting. The kinds of bets you place are known as straights (the most common type placed), parlays, teasers and over/unders. A straight bet is where you put money on whether the team will win or lose the game. Whilst under/over bets combine the number of points that the teams score during a particular game. As for parlays and teasers these are bets that involve a spread and this is where you bet on several games at once. However teasers offer you the chance to subtract or add points to your spread and this in turn could make your bet much stronger. To really make sports betting more challenging and interesting then one needs to get involved in the more complex types of bets we have mentioned here.

Above we have shown you what the basics are relating to sports betting. So why not give it a try some and have a little fun. But don't get carried away else you may find yourself using your retirement fund and having nothing left for your retirement.

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Poker Strategies - Multi-Tabling

By Sam Whittaker

When playing more than one table concurrently is called multi-tabling. You are able to have one or more tables opened by using the software from the poker site you have decided to play at. The larger the resolution on your screen the more tables you are able to position. An example of a possible screen layout would be to have four tables, each requiring a quarter of it.

Some players feel that it is very difficult to maintain focus while playing internet poker due to distractions in the home, for example the television or children, but when you are multi-tabling, you are in action numerous times as often, so there is less chance your focus will wander. In addition, if you are a quality player and dividing your attention between multiple games does not have a detrimental affect on your playing skill, you could multiply your win rate by the number of games you can play at once.

Choosing the correct table to play on is a significant aspect of online poker, decisions must be made wisely. When playing poker to earn a living, table selection becomes even more important. Finding the tables with the weakest players is the best option as you would be able to impose your game relatively easily.

More poker tables means the action is coming fast and furious. Unfortunately when playing too many tables, many decisions that really are not tough will appear to be because you have little or no knowledge of your opponents. Poker is a game of observation, even though there is less to observe online than in live games, there is a chance you could miss vital information about an opponent while you are involved at another table.

You are better to begin with a lower amount of tables and increase the number of tables at a steady pace, after you are sure that you can handle your current number of tables. Unless you are proficient enough at multi-tabling, playing various game types together, such as Omaha and Holdem is not recommended.

This requires several adjustments to both your poker strategy and to bankroll management. Winning poker players find it relatively easy to beat low-limit/stakes tables. They have a very simple basic strategy working for these tables, the only problem is the amount of money they generate per hour is minute.

No-limit is harder than limit poker to multi-table, but saying that, some players with practice can play numerous tables at the same time for no-limit poker. Since limit poker is the quickest and easiest to multi-table due to its choices being typical. Playing tightly and assertively, while at the same time sticking to the basics will earn you the highest reward.

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Comparison Of Limit And No-Limit Poker

By Sam Whittaker

Limit poker tests your intellectual might. With fixed limit a spread limit is normally implemented, alternatively each betting round, for example, flop, turn or river, will have a minimum and maximum allowed per bet.

Limit or structured poker contrary to popular belief contains little bluffing. Most of the hands are played straightforward. Limit poker is about making a lot of correct decisions over time, whereas no-limit poker is more about manipulating pressure at the opportune times to win the big pots.

Having small blinds in proportion to the stack sizes while playing limit poker is an effective way of keeping all the players in the game for a considerable length of time. The game skill therefore will not be increased. This is perhaps the easiest form of limit poker, especially low limit poker, with you only needing to use a few aggressive moves for short handed play.

In limit poker you are shooting at a target. It is a dysfunctional marriage of a game theorist and a math expert. They live in a home that looks like any other home in the poker neighborhood and, on the outside, they seem like a happy couple. It is more of a science, but no-limit is an art.

A thorough understanding of no-limit poker is recommended, before partaking in the learning the more advanced strategies, which is where limit is different. Limit poker is not necessarily any less of a game because of this, no-limit just has a more varied number of strategies to choose from. As the pots have "no-limit" poker professionals can win large amounts by gambling on all-in. Novices are more likely to take up limit poker as they are more likely not to lose as much as in no-limit

Although No Limit and limit poker differ greatly there are a few key strengths that great players in both variations share. Aggression is still essential as is patience. Also, the blinds would go steadily up on a regular increment and the excess bets would be returned to the big-stack.

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Advantages of Playing Online Poker

By Rama

Online games enable you to play games sitting at one place even at your home. But in fact there are a number of other advantages to choosing online play. The Internet continues to evolve and create more entertainment options almost on a daily basis. So it comes as no surprise that some of your favorite casino games can now be found in online casino. The continually growing number of online establishments offers poker rooms 24/7, all inclusive game selection and a wider range of wager options to fit every budget.

Due to the fact that there are so many different online casinos featuring Poker rooms, there can be a plethora of different types of games to choose from. The result is lowered betting minimums and smaller rake fees for the player so that the range of wager is enormously widened to include all types of bettors.

There are several differences between the traditional form of Poker playing and participating in an online Poker game in a virtual casino. The big difference is that there is a lack of the physical interaction that is so vital to a great Poker game. All kinds of tournament play, including the popular Sit and Go tournaments, are constantly available with all stakes and sizes. Multiple tabling is another feature that allows the player to sit in on several games at once. Players are to get in many more hands in the same amount of time by moving from screen to screen.

The benefits of online poker expand to encompass the game play itself. Poker is one of the important games. The players have a better chance of success in an online casino, particularly with online Poker games, as they are able to maintain more than one hand at a time. The reason for the popularity of online Poker is its simplicity as it is very simple to understand and play around the guidelines of this game.

Players are able to sharpen their skills in practice mode, or by using a free promotional balance supplied by many online poker sites. Players are also often allowed to enter into the game with more reasonable bets and are often able to catch tips and explanation with the casino's website features. This is an especially attractive feature for those who are new to the game, but even seasoned pros need to practice or test out strategies sometime.

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Introduction to sports betting

By Snejk, Gimcio

Classic betting In the majority of sports betting, one can gamble on 1, x, 2, 1x or x2. It stands for:

1 - gambling on 1, in general, we bet on the victory of the home team or on a player who is simply mentioned as the first in a bet X - it represents indication on a draw in a meeting we bet on 2 - indication on 2 means a course suggested on the guests of a meeting or on a player, a team mentioned as a second in a bet 1x - a course of this indication means that the home team will not lose - they win in the case of a victory or a draw X2 - as above, but we bet that the guests won't lose 12 - such bet stands for the victory of hosts or guests. If we gambled on such betting and there is a draw, we lose.

Bets 1, x, 2, 1x, x2 are met in meetings where a draw is possible, while 1 and 2 are met in bets where one can only win or lose.

(Classic) European handicap Handicap is a form of levelling of courses, especially when players or teams, with varied potential, are facing each other. In football the most common is handicap +1 -1 which means adding the weaker team 1 goal at the start or deduction of one goal the stronger team.

Example Match Liverpool V Manchester UTD +1 1.90 -1 1.95 In an example above, at the start, Liverpool has handicap 1 goal. It means that in the case of betting on Liverpool with handicap, a draw is enough to win, whereas in the case of gambling on MU we need at least a 2 goal victory - 1 goal win will cause our loss.

Sports betting over/under A course under 2,5 means that in a given match one will shoot no more than 2,5 goals. In such bet, one wins when the sum of goals of the final score is smaller than 2,5, for example: 1-1, 1-0, 0-1, 0-0. If in the match one scores more than 2,5 goals, your coupon is written off.

An odd over 2,5 means that in a given match one will shoot more than 2,5 goals. It is a similar situation as in the case of the course under 2,5 but inversely - you win when the sum of goals of the final score is bigger than 2,5, for example: 2-1, 3-0, 2-2, 0-3. If in the match one scores less than 2,5 goals, you lose.

Good luck!

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Casino Rewards Network Says No to Advatage Players - part 1

By Steve Briggs

Recently I read on a gambling forum a complaint about some of Casino Rewards Network's terms and conditions for accepting a bonus because of a clause created to discourage bonus chasers which states if they deposit the minimum in order to get a bonus and then play the minimum play-through requirements that the casino can still choose to not pay on a cash-out because this demonstrates the actions of an advantage player.

Those terms were added to discourage bonus chasers and at least Casino Rewards is making this known to the player before money exchanges hands. At least Casino Rewards make it clear upfront they will not be abused by advantage players. I realize that their term itself does not present a clear line not to be crossed. It does make it very clear that if you sign up and get a bonus and then proceed to play the minimum required to satisfy requirements, and then cash out, that they reserve the right to refuse to pay you.

I don't necessarily agree with the approach but I understand it. It is the lesser of two evils, the second being they increase the play-through requirements so that nobody gets the lower numbers or they can add a clause that protects them from advantage players. If they increased the numbers they would be accused of trapping the player's deposit into a play-through scheme that is not fair-minded, such as many unscrupulous online casinos already do. This was not why play-through requirements were created and obviously Casino Rewards has chosen to not use them in such manner. In fact play through requirements started out extremely easy which is what gave birth to the advantage player. Increased requirements and clauses such as the one of subject are a reaction against actions taken, not just some idea the casino managment invented to protect the small amounts of money they give away.

If the casinos were to increase play-through requirements any further to combat adavantage play then all the players would stand to lose instead of just upsetting those with plans to play the minimums and get out. Casino Rewards is obviously choosing to not take this cowardly way out. Rather they will take the blunt of the accusations thrown at them in order to protect a better gambling environment for the people who deserve it. The legitimate players who came there to gamble for their entertainment and because they wanted to check out that particular casino, and not just because that casino is the most convenient available which offers an extra edge to new players.

It can be said that the casino should go ahead and just pay these players since they did in fact beat the pre-defined terms of the contract. *However that is exactly why they chose to add that clause in about having the option to define a player as not having accepted the bonus in the spirit given. They aren't trying to cheat anybody out of their money. They just don't want bonus chasers. If you plan on buying in at the minimum, playing the minimum and cashing out, also plan on not getting paid. The casinos cannot make it more clear.

Contrary to popular belief, the (legitimate) casinos are not rolling in money. They survive, and are designed to operate with a profit from the percentage difference you see in the audits. Which is usually around 5% (give or take) and out of that 5% they have to pay their debts just like anyone else. While there is no argument (at least from me) that this is still a very lucrative business, asking the casinos to pay those who ... lets be honest both ways... are not there to accept the bonus in the spirit given, and by their very proven actions are what they stand accused.

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Flash Casinos are not used properly

By Steve Briggs

Flash casinos are a great addition to an online casino network but some people have a misunderstanding of the actual purpose they serve. Yes it is true they are designed so that there is no need to download anything to your computer. Where the misunderstanding comes in is when people see the slogan "instant play" or "no downloading necessary, be playing in minutes". Flash games certainly live up to those claims but what isn't said is that the overall time involved for the process of downloading the casino and then registering for an account (which is something you would have to complete whether playing at the flash version or the download version) is not very much different.

Further is that once the download version has finished loading onto your computer it is much faster than the flash games, especially when changing from one game to another. The download version switches instantly where as the whole process of leaving the flash game and returning to the menu and then waiting for it to load, just seems to take so much more time that it almost becomes frustrating because you were told this was an instant play casino so you expect everything to happen right now and that simply isn't how the flash games work.

Then in many cases such as the flash casinos powered by Microgaming, the leader in the online gambling industry, the menu is several pages and it usually takes at least two clicks to find the game you're wanting to play next so you must wait for each page to load same as you would for any page on the internet only the flash games must have a lot involved because their load time is considerably longer than the time it takes for most web pages to load.

So what good are flash casinos if they are not faster and offer only about half the games as do the download versions? The answer to that is exactly why flash casinos have found a place for themselves nearly ten years beyond the first arrival of most online casinos, which is that they are convenient for those who want to gamble but are away from their home PC. That is entirely the reason flash casinos still exist today, aside from the few who may still need the room on their PC but that must be a minority by now considering that I can easily fit three or four online casinos on this writer's PC and still have room for Front Page editor version 2003 which takes up over four hundred megabytes and compare that to a RealtimeGaming powered casino which takes up seventy-two megabytes.

Lack of room on a PC shouldn't be a concern in this day and age but being able to gamble when away from home is a nice convenience that continues to be used by many online gamblers who enjoy playing while sitting at the office or while out on the road. Before getting married and settling down I use to enjoy the convenience of being able to log in from a girlfriend's house or apartment and we'd kill some time taking turns playing the slots or video poker games. That is the proper use of a flash casino in current times.

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Casino Rewards Network Says No to Advatage Players - part 2

By Steve Briggs

I mentioned that these players only grind out a few dollars and that is true for the majority of them but they also have every bit as much a chance of being a big winner as the next guy, and inevitably their sheer numbers alone will undoubtedly take their toll on the casino bottom line.

The real damage done in paying these players is it sets precedent which will have those undesireable type of players increase to such numbers that what is now an out-of-hand situation turn into a horrible disaster for the casinos. Instead of gaining loyal customers the casinos, all online casinos, would see gamblers jumping from one bonus to the next like herds of locusts and when the good grazing was gone so would be the players that these bonus offers were created to aquire. Therefore not only defeating the whole purpose of offering a sign-up bonus but it actually would be working against that desired result as it would teach players to jump from one spot to the next, the exact opposite of what was sought.

I personally don't think it would be a bad thing for the legitimate casinos to get away from the sign-up bonus because it does create so much controversy. It does take comps away from what the legitimate player could be enjoying and is the entire motivation for a segment of opportunists to exist which otherwise would be somewhere else mooching freebies. They are taking away from the legitimate enthusiasts of the hobby.

If the casinos would put that sign-up bonus money towards such endeavors as increasing loyalty rewards and existing player bonuses it stands to reason the controversy over play-through requirements would end because so would the need for their very existence. I have lobbied for this approach for years and would very much like to see it that way. Reward those deserving and the casino not put itself in a position for parasites to feed on its blind sides.

However the casinos believe that if they can get a player to come in and try them that their payout percentages are so good that the player wil be impressed enough to want to come back and play again. The only way to get people to come in however and try online gambling is to offer them the chance to gamble using somebody else's money, namely the casino's dime in this instance. The casino doesn't mind putting up the money but they want in return an honest effort by the new player to try out the casino. If the casino states upfront they will not fall victim to such tactics as are seen from bonus chasers, then they are stating they they won't let their legitimate players pay any further price for the actions of a group of people who have no honorable intentions in respect to the spirit in which the bonus was offered. Frankly I don't see where anybody with legitimate intent stands to get hurt? Certainly not more often than they would if the bonus requirements were increased to a point where the casino doesn't have as much risk in losing the free money they are bleeding out.

Everything else aside, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that if you just played a little deeper into the game than quitting just when you hit the minimum play-through requirements, that you wouldn't have to worry about being accused of this issue. The major reason behind the complaints voiced is that they are coming from bonus chasers who as I mentioned are seeking to play the bare minimum and then cash out whatever small amount they were able to hedge. Any extra playing risks their losing what small financial gain they have made.

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Casino Rewards Network Says No to Advatage Players - part 3

By Steve Briggs

If you are one of these kind of players the terms seek to discourage, and you still choose to play at at Casino Rewards site and you try to beat the system in an obvious method, expect to not get paid. The casino is being quite upfront about this matter and in fact is giving away the recipe for not being accused, simply play a little deeper than the minimums.

Advantage players are very savvy and know the casinos do not want their business but they choose to force the issue because it is the only chance they have to enter into a gambling situation and have a positive expectation. It is already understood that a casino cannot stay in business if it is giving out better than it receives, and players choose to give up that percentage the house has over them in order to have a place to go gamble and know they will be paid when they win.

What these kind of terms really hurt is the casino because it will be taken wrong by a percentage of people, and legitimate players who read about these issues and have not yet been involved with online gambling long enough to realize the casino is in fact saving money that can be given to them, will not sign up to play there. Those players lose out because Casino Rewards have been the top of my reputable list for nearing ten years and I've had only one complaint in all that time and that one was due to the player misunderstanding when they were to get credited for a high hand bonus at the poker site. That's an outstanding record in my book, by any standards actually, but especially when you know the incompetence, greed and over-indulged egos that lurk out there in the virtual casino world.

These are casinos time-proven to pay even the biggest of amounts of money, such as the recent winner located in Finland who was paid a whopping five and a half million dollars from BlackjackBallroom on a fifty cent slot machine bet that resulted in the jackpot.

If I can trust Casino Rewards in knowing they pay those kind of jackpot amounts, then I think I can trust them to be able to look at my proven play history and determine I am not a bonus chaser. I do not deposit and play the minimum, only then to cash out. The only people who will have such reason to complain about these terms are those who are first time players that have accepted a bonus and then played the minimum required wagers to cash out. If that isn't the definition of an advantage player then what would be? The casinos are making it very clear they don't want this kind of player, they are not welcome, and that they are not going to have how they run their business dictated to them by a group of opportunists. If you choose to call the casino unfair for making these terms and conditions clearly available to be known before any money exchanges hands, then so be it.

However legitimate players with a savvy of online gambling will not find such terms threatening and enjoy having the confidence in knowing they are playing at an online casino in the network of the likes of Blackjack Ballroom which as mentioned just paid out five and a half million dollars. This was reported on Fox news the month of April, 2008 and is a matter of public record.

One last thing, Casino Rewards, the network accused of trying to avoid paying the small withdrawals by those profiled as not accepting the bonus in spirit given, is the same network that just recently bought the failed network of casinos that included Golden Reef, Challenge, Nostalgia and Music City, who closed their doors while still having many of their player's money. Casino Rewards announced when they bought the failed network that all outstanding debt to the players would be paid by them thus ensuring nobody got hurt. Rather an odd act of charity to come from some place willing to stoop to cheating bonus chasers out of a few dollars, wouldn't you say? Or is it that Casino Rewards has taken their stance based on principal, rather than on trying to save a few dollars?

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Free Play Casinos with No Deposit on Internet

By William

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If you are wondering why no deposit casinos are so popular I should let you know I have the answer. No deposit casinos are so loved by people, because of their gambling promotions and the other casino bonuses which don't require any deposit. So, online casinos with no deposit required are the most safety places where you win make money so easily. I know that your spent time and experience at no deposit casinos won't be in vain.

No deposit casinos typify the best sources for casino games, and also they are related to free casino games. This means that at free casinos you can play casino games without having an initial deposit, thus playing them for free. Besides all these important things, all you have to know is that playing at no deposit casinos is like you have found a treasure. Here you have all the chances to win money. Also you can make a lot of friends by all these great gamblers and have the best fun you could ever imagine.

After all these advices you should understand that no deposit casinos are the best choice you could make for spending your free time in the best possible way. Here you can make the money you need, but have a relaxing time too. In conclusion, no deposit casinos are the best places from the internet where you can feel the gambling and prizes shivers and adventures.

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Overview about Poker Chips

By Ravi

Poker chips are used to keep track during gambling and replace money during the game. When it comes to poker chips there are so many different types to choose from. Your decision generally rests mainly on the quality of the equipment you desire and how much would you be able to spend. Clay composite chip sets were popular in the early 1800s and today are rarely used mainly because they are more expensive and tend to break easily.

For home gambling metal core poker or plastic chip sets are used. Plastic chips are the most inexpensive and of the type you might find in many mahjong sets. It need not be said that they are not of the highest quality and seasoned players may dislike plastic chips as they don't provide the best feel or sound for the chips. The metal core ones are heavier, can be customized in design and color scheme, which adds that special casino feel to them. Plastic poker chip sets are more lightweight and can be damaged more easily.

They are less expensive and can be bought anywhere in any quantity. The composite variety is made from mixing clay and plastic with a bit of metal. They also have the right weight and feeling and are extremely durable. 11.5g composite chips are probably the standard chips used in most households as they are available in retail.

Plastic poker chip sets are the best choice for beginners in gambling, or for people who play occasionally. When people become serious about poker and start playing regularly, they prefer to invest in metal core poker chip sets or even in composite clay poker chip sets.

Poker chip sets are widely available on the Internet. Most companies when you place an order send a sample chip. Poker chips come either in a single color or maybe two or three colors. While a single color chip may appear a bit pale a three colored chip may be a bit too loud on the eyes of many. Generally the preferred choice is dual color chips if you buy one separately, look for a case made of metal or hard wood, with a reliable lock and soft interior lining to protect chips and cards.

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How to Profit using Sports Betting Strategies

By Luke Lister

Do you hear about professional sports betters and think how good their lifestyle must be, and wonder if there are any sports betting strategies that could help you to life that life as well.

Sounds almost to good to be possible, don't you agree ?

Well it almost is, but not quite. You see very few people do make a living from it, however the point is some people do, and those that do generally do quite well from it.

So how can you get in on the action, I mean they didn't go to college to learn about sports betting did they, In fact some of them are high school drop outs.

So what does it take to be a professional sports better.

There are plenty of sports betting strategies on the internet, but is that what these professionals do.

To be honest, the ones with the highest success rate, are the fanatics who spend all their time researching the players and teams performance. In fact they probably spend more time on it, then you spend at work.

So as a beginner you have 3 choices to profiting from sports betting...

1st you can spend all your time studding the teams, players and performance levels. 2nd you can learn some sports betting strategies from the internet. Or 3rd you can leverage someone else's work, and let a professional make the picks for you.

I personally wanted to see what sports betting strategies where available, and how hard it would be to profit from.

So I got a team together, and we put 19 sports betting strategies to the test.

We found that many sports betting strategies were just rip offs of one another, and I doubt the writer ever even used the techniques himself.

But there were a few that stood out to be profitable. Obviously the most simple sports betting strategy we found, was the email tips. There is no system to learn, and forms to study.

But there were a few eBooks and even a software program we found to be profitable as well.

Before you jump in and buy any sports betting strategy, you first need to decide what you are really looking for. Then you can decide what sports betting strategies would suit you.

For instant's if you love sports and have the time, maybe you could just study the teams.

Those who are intrigued with how the professional sports better lives, may suit learning sports betting strategies from a course or eBook.

But if you just want to make some money as quickly as possible, and don't care how, then the best sports betting strategies would have to be the email picks.

Once you decide what sports betting strategy will work best for you, choose a reliable proven system. Don't bother with something un-heard of.

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Poker Goes Way Back

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Poker has been played for centuries. It is claimed to be the oldest game that has lasted through the ages. It has evolved and will remain for centuries more.

Poker has three origins that each have a claim. The sources most historians allege were the basis of modern day poker are the Persian game of as nas, German pochspiel, and French poque. Poker's name derives from the French word poque which means to bluff.

The origins of the game have been debated for years. No one will ever know exactly from where poker came. However, there is no argument that it is an exciting and fun game to play.

In the United States, poker became popular during the Revolutionary War. The version of stud that used only three cards was the game of choice for soldiers. The five-card version became useful distraction during the Civil War.

Dealt the entire amount of a 20-card deck, five-card poker began as a game for four people. The lower cards of a normal 52-card deck were eliminated in this version. Out of the four players the object was to bet on the person with the best hand.

Once the game incorporated all of the cards in a 52-card deck, popularity grew for the game, which had become more complex. With the lower cards included the possibilities became larger. This popularity brought the game to the forefront rather than just something to pass the time.

Historians also believe that poker became a gambling game in New Orleans during the 1800's expansion. It was next found on the riverboats traveling up and down the Mississippi. Riverboats can still be found with poker as a main attraction.

It is believed that the settlers and gold rush miners brought poker to the west coast in this theory of the evolution of American poker. Offering various versions of poker and its derivatives saloons and casinos were built throughout the west. These movements helped establish poker as an all-American pastime.

In modern days, seven-card stud is the most popular version of poker played. It has become famous by Las Vegas casinos. Tournaments and tables have been specially made for the seven-card game called Texas Hold'em.

Still played today in many casinos and online, the many different versions developed through the years. The three card version is the only type that did not make it through evolution. It is lost in the past now.

Poker is probably the most exciting of the many things that have lasted throughout time. Its durability and addictiveness proves the longevity of the game thus far. Poker will be around forever while some things may wane with time.

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Poker Goes Way Back

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People have been playing poker since the 1700's. It is claimed to be the oldest game that has not varied much over the years. It is believed that it will last for centuries more.

Historians claim that three versions of poker have been around for centuries. most historians allege these three countries are the basis of modern day poker Persia as the game of as nas, Germany as pochspiel, and France as poque. Poker's name derives from the French word poque, which translates to English as "to bluff."

Historians have been debating the origins of poker from decades. No one really knows from where poker exactly originated. However, none of them argue that poker is a fabulously entertaining game.

In the United States, poker became popular during the Revolutionary War. The version of stud that used only three cards was the game of choice for soldiers. The five-card version became useful distraction during the Civil War.

Five-card poker began as a game for four people who were dealt the entire amount of a 20-card deck. This version eliminated the lower cards of a normal 52-card deck. The object of this game was to bet on who would have the best hand.

Once the game included all of the cards in a 52-card deck, the game became more complicated. With the lower cards involved, the game also gained more popularity. This popularity brought poker further than just a simple game between soldiers trying to forget where they were.

Historians also believe that poker became a gambling game in New Orleans during the 1800's expansion. It was next found on the riverboats traveling up and down the Mississippi. Riverboats can still be found with poker as a main attraction.

In this theory of the evolution of American poker, it is believed that the settlers and gold rush miners brought poker to the west coast. Saloons and casinos were built throughout the west, which offered various versions of poker and its derivatives. This helped establish poker's popularity in America.

Seven-card stud is the most popular version of poker played in modern days. Las Vegas casinos made it famous in recent years. Specially made for the seven-card game called Texas Hold'em, tournaments and tables have been put to good use.

Still played today in many casinos and online, the many different versions developed through the years. The three card version is the only type that did not make it through evolution. It is lost in the past now.

Many things last throughout time, but poker is probably the most exciting. The longevity of the game thus far proves its durability and addictiveness. While some things may wane with time, poker will be around forever.

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Tips for Playing Online Poker Better

By Ramraj

Online Poker is one of the few games where a player is judged a winner based on how much money they have won, not by the number of hands that they have won. At first you will have to play just for fun and with a limited bankroll. You have to know that playing for fun money won't get you competition. In these poker rooms there is hardly any competition at all. While Poker is very much a game of acquired skills and not lucks, this doesn't mean that a beginner can't also be a winner.

As a beginning player, there are some tips that can be followed to increase your chances of winning at the table. Beginners make many mistakes like playing too many hands for example. They wish for a miraculous turning around of the odds, they think they will get lucky at the next hand and receive the cards they need and they don't quit on time it is also a good idea for new poker players to keep a log, of sorts, of the games played and how they performed.

One of the most enjoyable parts of playing poker, as a beginner, is to learn the tricks of the game. Even if you make a mistake, the probably is low that when you do the exact same moves that mistake will occur again. When playing online and especially if you are a beginner, don't exceed your budget ever you must be very careful with the games you are entering in. It is important to note that over using these tricks and tips can quickly become a disadvantage to your game.

Tricks are nice, but should be used only when they can help you win and not just because they are fun to perform during the game.

Probably the most important trick that you can ever learn when playing poker, is to know when to bet and when to hold on to your money. The good line about online poker is the fact you can keep your theory book close to you even while playing. If ever unsure, check the book. If you don't learn when to fold, you won't win very often. It is especially important for a new player to learn when to stop upping the pot; just because you think you can win it. Your opponents will gladly take your money.

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Poker Has Been Around For Centuries

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Poker and its many variants has been played for over three centuries. It is known to be the oldest game that has lasted with very little change. Throughout time, it has evolved and possibly will remain for centuries more.

Historians claim that three versions of poker have been around for centuries. most historians allege these three countries are the basis of modern day poker Persia as the game of as nas, Germany as pochspiel, and France as poque. Poker's name derives from the French word poque, which translates to English as "to bluff."

The origins of the game have been debated for three centuries. Even though it has been traced back to the 1700's, no one will ever know exactly the truth. However, there is no doubt that poker is one of the most fun and exciting games around.

The Revolutionary War was when the first real documentation of poker was found. The soldiers would play a three card version of stud. The five-card version was developed during the Civil War as a nice distraction from the fighting.

A 20-card deck was dealt to four soldiers. The lower cards, 2 through 9 were eliminated for this version. The players bet on which one of them would have the better hand.

Once the game included all of the cards in a 52-card deck, the game became more complicated. With the lower cards involved, the game also gained more popularity. This popularity brought poker further than just a simple game between soldiers trying to forget where they were.

It is also believed that poker got its start in New Orleans during the early 1800's. Then the game expanded up the Mississippi river through riverboats. Gambling has continued to this day on the Mississippi on riverboat casinos.

It is believed that the gold miners brought poker through the west into California. As it traveled through the west, casinos and saloons picked it up as daily sport. This institutionalized poker as a "wild west" staple.

Seven-card stud is the most popular version of poker played in modern days. Las Vegas casinos made it famous in recent years. Specially made for the seven-card game called Texas Hold'em, tournaments and tables have been put to good use.

Still played today in many casinos and online, the many different versions developed through the years. The three card version is the only type that did not make it through evolution. It is lost in the past now.

Poker is probably the most exciting of the many things that have lasted throughout time. Its durability and addictiveness proves the longevity of the game thus far. Poker will be around forever while some things may wane with time.

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The Truths behind Free Casino Bonuses

By Johnson

Free casino bonuses is a really a main thing in today's casino world. Some casino bonuses offer free money for certain games. And others offer to double or triple the deposits of the player. Play who is interested in the online casino games and people who play online casino games will be quite familiar with this term at least in the recent past. Before exactly going into the details of these free casino bonuses, we should see why online casinos are getting popular day by day.

The main thing lies in the legal norms. Some online casino players ignore casino bonuses. They believe that casino bonuses are not real. They believe that offering casino bonuses is just a method of online casinos to strip more money from the players. An online business is definitely less affected when compared to the physical ones and hence the margins are high in the online versions. So, here the businesses are happy to share a bit of their profits with the players to get ahead of competitors. Hence raises the scenario of casino free bonus in the online games.

Online casino bonuses can be classified into some categories. The first thing to check out is the license of the online casinos. The online casino that offers bonuses should be fully-licensed in the country or state where it operates. Bonuses without any deposit, Bonuses with first deposit reward and the bonuses associated only with poker rooms. All these three types along with some other variations are equally popular in the online casino world.

Mainly the new entrants into the market will use the first type. The players should not be just lured in by the bonuses. If the casino bonuses are real, then the player is lucky. They will just give bonus freely. However, the amount will be released only after you make at least one legitimate deposit. But you can use the bonus amount to play on the same casino. This is certainly fair enough.

The company offers bonus in two forms. To find out about the quality of customer support, a player must find and test the contact numbers of the online casino.

The first one is in terms of cash and the second one is in terms of the percentage. Both are just two logical views. If seen closely they seem to be very same. You have to play a minimum number of games before you actually get some bonus.

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