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	<title>Gambling Information</title>
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	<description>Facts you need to know about gambling!</description>
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		<title>Information About Gambling Casino&#8217;s Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KristiAmbrose</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In these days just about everyone owns a computer or has some sort of a way to get online, and with good reason!  There are so many different things you can do online now a days that you couldn&#8217;t do even five years ago.  The sheer amount of online gambling sites alone is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In these days just about everyone owns a computer or has some sort of a way to get online, and with good reason!  There are so many different things you can do online now a days that you couldn&#8217;t do even five years ago.  The sheer amount of online gambling sites alone is earth shattering.  In the year 2002 as listed in USA Today by equity research firm Bear Stearns was quoted in saying that over 4.5 million people, half of them being people from the United States regularly gamble online.  Of course this number has more than doubled in the past six years since that quote was written in USA Today.</p>
<p>Almost anyone can gamble online at these gaming casinos, as long as it is legal in your place of residence!  There are numerous amount of sites that offer games such as roulette, black jack, and slots where you can play for real money and win real money in the process.  Other sites have other things such as &#8220;chips&#8221; that when accumulated can be used to buy stuff on the site, or to play more games.  More likely than not however, if you&#8217;re going to be gambling online you&#8217;re going to want to win some real money!  Either way please make sure you know you&#8217;re state or country legislative laws before gambling online.</p>
<p>If you are going to gamble at a site with real money its a good idea to follow these point of criteria:<br />
- Make sure the site is legally licensed<br />
- Payouts are reviewed and certified by an independent auditing firm<br />
- Customer support is responsive<br />
- Accreditation is given by sources such as SafeBet, and the Interactive Gaming Council</p>
<p>Online gambling sites and casino sites usually will allow you to pay with credit card, check, money order, or wire transfer.  Although recently sites have also started accepting other forms of payment such as FirePay, NetTeller, ACH, 900 Pay and the like.  I personally like the ones that have the ACH option because you can take it directly out of your bank account and put it right into your account online.  Also don&#8217;t be surprised when signing up for these sites if they ask for your drivers license number, bank account number, credit card number, or social security number.  This is just their way of assuring that you are of legal age!</p>
<p>If you are searching for sites that either allow real money wagers or fake wagers please go to Google and search for keywords such as &#8220;Online Gambling Sites&#8221;, &#8220;Online Black Jack Sites&#8221;, &#8220;Online Roulette Sites&#8221; or other search terms such as &#8220;Gamble With Real Money Online&#8221; or &#8220;Online Gambling Casinos With Real Wagers.&#8221;</p>
<p>I wish you great luck with finding the right site online for all you&#8217;re  gambling needs!</p>
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		<title>The Different Types of Sports Handicapping</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dbryant812</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[There are basically three different types of sports handicapping. They are situational handicapping, fundamental handicapping and technical handicapping. For those of you unfamiliar with these three categories, allow me to briefly explain what these three types of sports handicapping are and also provide some examples.
First, let&#8217;s take a look at situational handicapping. This type of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are basically three different types of sports handicapping. They are situational handicapping, fundamental handicapping and technical handicapping. For those of you unfamiliar with these three categories, allow me to briefly explain what these three types of sports handicapping are and also provide some examples.</p>
<p>First, let&#8217;s take a look at situational handicapping. This type of sports handicapping deals with analyzing scheduling, motivation, letdown scenarios, etc. For example, Team ABC is coming off a huge win over their arch-rival. Now they must travel cross-country to face what is perceived to be an inferior opponent. Team ABC may also have another crucial division opponent on deck. Team ABC would be a good go-against team in this spot due to the travel, the look ahead and the possibility of a letdown from their huge win last time out.</p>
<p>Next, let&#8217;s take a look at fundamental handicapping. This involves analyzing how two teams match up against each other. For example, Team ABC is ranked first in the NFL in passing offense. They are facing Team XYZ, who is ranked last in the NFL in pass defense. In this case, Team ABC holds a significant fundamental advantage over Team XYZ. In baseball, another example would be Team ABC is starting a lefty today who owns a 2.30 ERA on the season. Their opponent, Team XYZ, is 2-10 and scoring just 3 runs per game vs. lefty starters. In this example, Team ABC also holds a significant fundamental advantage over Team XYZ.</p>
<p>The last type is technical handicapping, sometimes referred to as trend handicapping. For example, Team ABC is 6-1 against the spread this season when playing at home against teams with a losing record. Their opponent, Team XYZ, is 2-5 ATS this season as a road underdog coming off a home win. In this case, Team ABC has a technical advantage over Team XYZ. One problem with this type of handicapping is you can find plenty of trends supporting each side in a game if you dig deeply enough.</p>
<p>Some handicappers hang their hat on one type of handicapping. Some market themselves as technical experts. Others claim to be situational handicapping experts. I do not agree with that line of thinking. I do not believe you can truly handicap any game by just looking at it from one of the three aspects. I believe it is important to use all three types of handicapping when analyzing any game.</p>
<p>Dwayne Bryant is the owner and handicapper of Bullseye Sports Handicapping Service, online since 2000. Dwayne is among the best handicappers on the <a href="http://www.bullseye-sports.com">sports betting web</a>. Dwayne offers free sports picks, including <a href="http://www.bullseye-sports.com/free_nfl_football_picks.php">pro football picks</a>, for those who participate in <a href="http://www.bullseye-sports.com">online sports betting</a>.</p>
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		<title>Decoding Online Poker Bonuses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rick14</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It could turn out to be more of an enticement trick than any real deal that provides something substantial to the gamers. So, it is important to decode the bonus offers put forward by online poker rooms before biting the bait.
When gaming at online poker rooms, read clearly the bonus statements provided in the website. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It could turn out to be more of an enticement trick than any real deal that provides something substantial to the gamers. So, it is important to decode the bonus offers put forward by online poker rooms before biting the bait.</p>
<p>When gaming at online poker rooms, read clearly the bonus statements provided in the website. Is it 100% sign up bonus up to $50 or $500? If it is only up to a small amount that the poker room matches the deposit, it is of no use to a player who always prefers to deposit big. For example, if you bets big say $1000 and if the online poker rooms matches your first deposit to up to only $100, the particular bonus offer is of no benefit to you. However, it is to be noted that the concept of advantage or disadvantage mentioned above is not absolute. For example, if poker rooms offers 50% poker bonus up to $250, for somebody who bets relatively low at $500 or so finds it useful to his gaming account. In general, hence, it can be concluded that usually it is the players who bets higher finds the sign up bonus offers of online poker rooms of little use to their gaming fortunes.</p>
<p>But, even if you find a poker room that offers generous sign in bonuses, still your job is not any near from over. Now, take a close look at the bonus release conditions posted in the site. Usually, online poker rooms have some conditions governing bonus releases. For example, in some poker, the poker bonus rule states that for ever $1 release from the bonus, the player has to earn 125 Poker points by playing at real money games. So, the job of the gamers is to focus at how to earn those points that can be redeemed for the bonus money. In some poker rooms, such as poker, players could earn points by playing at real money games. In some others, points can be earned by playing tournament fees. The bottom line: select your poker rooms based on the poker bonus release terms and conditions.</p>
<p>Also, see if the bonus release is full or partial. That is, certain poker rooms issue the bonus as soon as the player meets the required conditions. Some other online poker rooms, on the other hand, only give the money in increments. The second option works for gamers who play for less than an hour daily, while the former is for players who play for longer durations.</p>
<p>To sum it up, poker bonuses is of tremendous advantage to the players, provided they game in an online poker room that has fewer terms and conditions attached to the bonus offers. When playing in reputed online poker rooms like PKR Poker you do not have to worry anything as PKR offers a wide range of Poker Bonus selection exclusively for its players.</p>
<p>Visit pkrpokerreview.com to read the latest <a href="http://www.pkrpokerreview.com/">PKR Poker</a> review, <a href="http://www.pkrpokerreview.com/pkr-bonus-codes/">PKR Bonus</a> codes and finding the best Poker Bonuses offered at PKR.</p>
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		<title>NFL Preseason Football Betting Advice</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Betting preseason football is a lot different than regular season football. The methods used to handicap regular season NFL games do not work most of the time when used to handicap a preseason game. Let&#8217;s take a look at what things you should look at when handicapping NFL preseason football.
One thing you must know is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Betting preseason football is a lot different than regular season football. The methods used to handicap regular season NFL games do not work most of the time when used to handicap a preseason game. Let&#8217;s take a look at what things you should look at when handicapping NFL preseason football.</p>
<p>One thing you must know is the coaches. Some coaches do not care whether their team wins or loses in the preseason. Their objective is to evaluate the talent level all the way to the very last roster spot. Then there are coaches who are trying to instill a winning attitude in their team and they will put an emphasis on winning the preseason games. Obviously, you have a good betting situation if you can find a coach trying to win going against a coach who is more interested in seeing what his third- and fourth-stringers can do.</p>
<p>Also, do not pay too much attention to the starters. In the preseason, the starters will be out of the game well before the outcome is decided. Starters generally only play a quarter or two, if at all. Most coaches view the second-to-last preseason game as the &#8220;dress rehearsal&#8221; for the regular season. In that case, the starters may play up to three quarters. In any case, the starters will usually not decide a preseason game.</p>
<p>Pay attention to what the coaches say. This only holds true in the preseason. Read the team&#8217;s local paper or team website to find out what the coach&#8217;s plan is for the game. It is important to find out who will be on the field in the fourth quarter when the game will likely be decided.</p>
<p>Make sure you know what the quarterback rotation will be for each team. You could find an advantageous position where a veteran quarterback will be playing in the second half against third- and fourth-string defensive backs. On the other hand, a rookie quarterback playing in the second half is a disadvantage to you. Many times, the rookie quarterback is trying to learn the offense and is also not used to playing against the speed of NFL defenders.</p>
<p>Try to find good situations to back a team. For example, you may come across a game where one coach is planning to play his first and second string for most of the game, while the opposing coach is planning to play mostly third and fourth stringers. Also, look for teams that have started 0-2 straight up and are playing their third preseason game at home, especially when the coach has taken some criticism for the team&#8217;s poor start in the local papers. That is usually an excellent spot to back the home team in need of a win, especially when they are facing a team that doesn&#8217;t have the same motivation.</p>
<p>NFL preseason football betting can be a very profitable time if you understand you cannot handicap these games the same way you would handicap a regular season game. Use the advice above as a set of guidelines for your preseason football betting and you should see an increase in your bankroll before the regular season kicks off.</p>
<p>Dwayne Bryant is the owner and handicapper of Bullseye Sports Handicapping Service. Dwayne is among the best <a href="http://www.bullseye-sports.com">sports handicappers</a> on the internet since 2000. Dwayne offers free sports picks, including <a href="http://www.bullseye-sports.com/free_nfl_football_picks.php">NFL game picks</a>, for those who participate in <a href="http://www.bullseye-sports.com">sports betting online</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Relevance Of Reading Online Poker Reviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rick14</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know? why online poker room reviews are in such high demand? Well, simply because, unless you are an expert gambler who knows the ins and outs of online poker rooms, it is a bit hard for a layman to read the intricacies of a poker room, its game rules, payout percentages, bonuses and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you know? why online poker room reviews are in such high demand? Well, simply because, unless you are an expert gambler who knows the ins and outs of online poker rooms, it is a bit hard for a layman to read the intricacies of a poker room, its game rules, payout percentages, bonuses and the conditions governing them, competition levels, and more importantly, to deduce whether an online poker room seen in the internet is indeed a genuine one or a fraudulent site. A good online poker review portal solves all these troubles in one sweep.</p>
<p>Online poker review websites generally list online poker rooms based on the above mentioned factors taken independently, or sometimes in combination of one, two or more. Hence, it makes the job easier for gamers to choose the online poker websites they want to game in. For example, if a player A wants to game in a poker portal where the competition is tough, he can choose one accordingly. On the other hand, if a player B prefers online poker sites that offer lots of bonuses and promotions, and the one with a robust and user friendly software and that offers excellent visual experience, he can choose one accordingly. At the end of the day, online poker reviews are all about telling a player, not withstanding whether he is a professional player or a novice, how an online poker room figures in terms of performance, the common bench marks being payout percentages, promotions, game software, competition levels, and how genuine the website is.</p>
<p>Having said that, however, online poker reviews you find in the internet may not look all the same. For example, a review written on poker in one website may look a bit different from the one posted in another site. However this is an acceptable aberration for minor differences are natural, as it depends on the games the reviewer had played at poker or the way he had analyzed the whole thing while he penned the review. But caution must be exercised if you find any odd review in the fray that talks differently or overtly promote a particular website or feature. When a poker review (or a review on anything) loses its neutrality, it loses its essence. Such poker reviews must be ostracized.</p>
<p>That brings us to another relevant question how to ensure that a poker review you find in the internet is indeed genuine? First point, you could trust genuine poker review websites. They have a reputation to guard, and hence will be stringent in their review standards. Secondly, always prefer reviews written by experts in the trade. Former players or current players, who regularly game at various poker rooms, are always the better placed ones to write about an online poker room than somebody who has no connection whatsoever with online poker websites.</p>
<p>Online Poker Reviews serve as useful pointing boards to players, directing them to the best of online poker rooms available in the web, at any given time. However, they must ensure that they read only genuine reviews, preferably penned by players themselves.</p>
<p>Visit 4kingpoker.com for honest <a href="http://www.4kingpoker.com ">online poker review</a> of sites like <a href="http://www.4kingpoker.com/pkr_poker_review.php">PKR Poker</a>, latest online poker news, poker tips and articles, poker bonuses, and poker forums.</p>
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		<title>How You Can Develop A Roulette System</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>overt595</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do you need to develop a roulette system? Simply put roulette is one of the hardest, most difficult games to win at. It is a giant game of chance. However, putting together a system gives you the best chance of actually winning at the game. It can be won, as proven over and over [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do you need to develop a roulette system? Simply put roulette is one of the hardest, most difficult games to win at. It is a giant game of chance. However, putting together a system gives you the best chance of actually winning at the game. It can be won, as proven over and over again, but it is not easy.</p>
<p>Knowing the Wheels</p>
<p>There are two ways of playing roulette, with an American wheel and with a European wheel. The wheels and their subsequent tables are slightly different. On the American wheel, there are 38 slots, which contains black and red numbers from 1 to 36, with the two additional being 0 and 00. On the European wheel, there is only 37 slots, containing black and red numbers from 1 to 36, but the difference is there is only the 0 and not the 00.</p>
<p>Many people prefer the European wheel as the house has less of an advantage at 2.7%, while the American wheel carries the house advantage at 5.26%.</p>
<p>The Table</p>
<p>The table contains the same numbers as on the wheel, with a few additional spaces as well. Remember, the only real difference between the American and European version is that the American version has 00, whereas the European does not, this is displayed on the table as well.</p>
<p>The numbers 1 -36 will be in red or black squares on the table, with 0 and 00 (if appropriate) being on one end of the numbers. On the other end, you will see three squares that say 2 to 1 and then on the bottom (opposite the dealer), you will see 1st 12, 2nd 12, 3rd 12, 1-18, even, black, red, odd, 19-36.</p>
<p>Anything outside of the red and black numbered squares are called outside bets and the red and black numbered squares are called inside bets. </p>
<p>Developing a Roulette System</p>
<p>Developing a roulette system means learning about the inside and outside betting procedures and how they can affect the play and winnings. It is important to remember that roulette is a big game of chances, but developing a roulette system can increase your changes of winning greatly. Some people choose a system in which outside bets only take place, while others base it on numbers and their placement upon the wheel.</p>
<p>Your roulette system should be based on what gives you the best chances and makes you most comfortable. Learn about the game and develop your own system accordingly.</p>
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		<title>The Top Ten Poker Tells (Part 1)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poker tells are the habits, behaviors and physical actions of your opponents in a poker game that will give you insight into what kind of hands they are holding. The top ten of these tells are:
1. The Eyes. Watch the eyes of your opponents, unless they are wearing sunglasses. Many players will stare at their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Poker tells are the habits, behaviors and physical actions of your opponents in a poker game that will give you insight into what kind of hands they are holding. The top ten of these tells are:</p>
<p>1. The Eyes. Watch the eyes of your opponents, unless they are wearing sunglasses. Many players will stare at their cards when they have what they feel may be a winning hand. Those who are not quite sure of having a winner but want to try to steal the pot may glance to the side to see if the remaining opponents have looked at their cards and are likely to fold. If you are new to the poker scene, some experienced players make ask you questions about your hand to see if they can gain any information about the cards you are holding. This is a strategy you can also use with your opponents. </p>
<p>2. Facial Expressions. When you have a good hand, it is often hard to hide your glee and will likely give it away through a smile or a satisfied expression. This is why being able to maintain a &#8220;poker face&#8221; is of extreme importance. This is why many poker players were a hat with a large brim or a sun visor so that other players cannot see and read the expression they have on their face. If you have a weak hand, signs of nervousness can also be depicted in your face and disappointment when you have a weak hand.</p>
<p>3. Acting Disinterested. This is one of the ploys often used by novice players, but veteran poker players can use it quite well. When you look at your cards, you appear to be disinterested in what you have so that others may think you have a weak hand. On the other hand, you can also appear very intimidating to the other players by actions that make them think you have a good hand, when in fact you are intending to bluff.</p>
<p>4. Becoming Nervous or Agitated. When you have a weak hand for several deals, your disappointment may cause you to become nervous or frustrated. Other players can really pick up on this and use it to their advantage. Some of the signs include sweating, having a dry throat so that you need something to drink, increased heart rate and dilation of the pupils of the eyes. Such players may take deep breaths or their chest may expand abnormally. When playing the game, if other players sense that you are nervous, you may notice them staring at the veins in the top of your face to determine if you are really nervous or just putting on an act. </p>
<p>5. Trembling Hands. A player whose hands are trembling probably has the best hand of the night and is trying to decide how to play the hand to get the biggest take. On the other hand the player could be betting with nothing and is very worried that he/she will lose and be put out of the game. </p>
<p>6. Glancing at the Chips. A player who is weighing whether or not he will raise the bet or figures he/she has a good hand in comparison with that of the other players at the table will unconsciously glance at the chips as soon as he/she looks at the cards. This will give you an idea that this player intends to play on and is maybe wondering if there are enough chips in the stack to go all in if this action is needed.</p>
<p>7. Peeking at Cards the Second Time. Some players may find it hard to resist the urge to peek at their cards a second time after they have looked at them an placed a bet. This could tell you that this player has the potential of making a straight draw and is checking to see if one of the cards laid in the flop matches one of the cards in his hand. Sometimes this is because the player only remembers the suits of the cards and not the number. However, it is something you should be aware of when betting against this player.</p>
<p>8. Patterns in Betting. When you become observant about the players at the table with you, you will start to notice whether or not there are patterns to their betting. Being aware of this will also help you avoid displaying a pattern in your betting that others can pick up on. Take note of a player who always checks when he/she has made the nuts or one that always folds when you re-raise. These signs will help you overcome the odds and become the winner in such a hand.</p>
<p>9. Player Attitude. A player who is a bit nervous and all of a sudden become aggressive or develops the attitude of a winner is one that is likely holding a good hand. There are obvious changes in the way a player acts depending on the cards. For example, a player that looks dejected when he/she looks at the first cards and then all of a sudden sits up and starts playing is definitely displaying tells to all the other players. The others will notice and will likely not add too much money to the pit because they know that they will lose. Showing disinterest or very little excitement will entice others to keep betting against you so that you have a greater chance of winning a bigger pot. </p>
<p>10. Stacking the Chips. The way players stack their chips on the table can tell you a lot about how they play poker even before the game starts. Players who are very methodical ins tacking their chips in a neat and orderly manner usually play a much tighter game than those who have unorganized and sloppy stacks of chips. </p>
<p>When you play poker, you are not only looking at the cards in your hand and determining the pot odds. In order to become a winner, you also have to become an expert at reading the other players and learn their individual quirks that will sometimes give them away.</p>
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		<title>An Introduction to Poker</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poker is a card game in which the players bet on the value of the cards they hold in their hands. The bet goes into a central pot and at the end of the hand, the player with the best hand wins the pot. There are many variations of the game, but basically all the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Poker is a card game in which the players bet on the value of the cards they hold in their hands. The bet goes into a central pot and at the end of the hand, the player with the best hand wins the pot. There are many variations of the game, but basically all the variations follow the same pattern of play. The three main variations are:</p>
<p>- Stud - In this variation, the dealer deals the cards in a prearranged combination of face-down and face-up cards. In seven card stud, each player receives two down cards, four up cards and one down card.</p>
<p>- Draw- Players receive a complete hand dealt face down so that no one can see the others cards. Players discard the cards they don&#8217;t want and receive second cards to make up five cards. They then place bets on the cards they hold.</p>
<p>- Community - This is the most popular variation of the game containing such games as Texas Hold&#8217;Em and Omaha. Each player receives two cards to start and then face-up cards are dealt in the center of the table. These community cards can be matched with the cards the players hold to make winning combinations. </p>
<p>In the early part of the 19th century, this game was played with a deck of 20 cards with four players, each betting on which player held the best hand. In the middle of the century, the standard deck of 52 cards was used and the flush was introduced. Variations of the game soon followed, with the community games developing in the early part of the 20th century. </p>
<p>In casual play, the dealer rotates among the players, but in casinos there is a dealer for each table. One or more players are required to make bets for each hand, called an ante or a blind bet. In community games, each player receives two cards. They make a decision whether they will play the round based on these cards and place a bet. In general the same rules as to which hand wins the round remains the same in all variations of the game.</p>
<p>In a standard deck of cards there are four suits - spades, clubs, hearts, and diamonds, with the cards numbered from 1 to 10 and then Jack, Queen, King and Ace. The various combinations that players look for are:</p>
<p>- Royal Straight Flush - A hand that contains five cards of the same suit in the sequence - 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace</p>
<p>- Straight Flush - five cards from the same suit in sequence</p>
<p>- Four of a Kind - as the name suggests four cards of the same number from all four suits</p>
<p>- Full House - Three cards of one number and two of another, such as 5,5,5 (Clubs), 2, 2 (Hearts)</p>
<p>- Flush - any five cards of the same suit. They do not have to be in sequence.</p>
<p>- Straight - five cards in sequence from a combination of all four suits.</p>
<p>- Three of a kind - three cards of the same number</p>
<p>- Two pair - two pairs of cards, such as two 5&#8217;s and two 3&#8217;s</p>
<p>- One pair - two cards of the same number.</p>
<p>One pair is the lowest winning hand, while the Royal Straight flush is the best hand you can have in this game. It is most often referred to as just a straight flush.</p>
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		<title>The Different Variations of the Game of Poker</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[While Texas Hold&#8217;Em and Omaha are the most popular games of poker, there are many variations of the game of poker played all over the world and in casinos. There are several variations of both Texas Hold&#8217;Em and Omaha as well. 
The three variations of Texas Hold&#8217;Em are limit, pot limit and no limit. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While Texas Hold&#8217;Em and Omaha are the most popular games of poker, there are many variations of the game of poker played all over the world and in casinos. There are several variations of both Texas Hold&#8217;Em and Omaha as well. </p>
<p>The three variations of Texas Hold&#8217;Em are limit, pot limit and no limit. The rules remain the same for all three. The difference in the games is the betting limits. In limit Texas Hold&#8217;Em, each player can only bet a maximum of four times during any one hand. These are:</p>
<p>* Bet</p>
<p>* Raise</p>
<p>* Re-raise</p>
<p>* Cap (this is the final bet)</p>
<p>In No limit Texas Hold&#8217;Em, the amount a player raises has to be equal to or more than a previous raise in the same round. The maximum amount any player can raise is the size of the chip stack. In the pot limit variation of the game the raise amount has to be equal to or greater than the previous raise in the same round. However, the size of the pot is the total of the active pot plus the amounts of all the bets on the table.</p>
<p>In Omaha poker, each player receives four cards from the dealer instead of two, as in Texas Hold&#8217;Em. This difference makes Omaha a very different game. </p>
<p>Sometimes players will not have anything in their hands and have to rely on making winning combinations with the flop cards. You can use two of the cards to make a low combination, which consists of cards eight or below. A high hand will consist of cards eight or above.</p>
<p>Pineapple poker falls in between Texas Hold&#8217;Em and Omaha. One variation of this game is often called Crazy Pineapple. The dealer deals out three cards to each player and they must choose one of these to discard. Then they use the five cards the dealer turns over in the flop, the turn and the river to make winning combinations with the two cards they choose to keep. In regular Pineapple poker, the discard occurs before the flop and in Crazy Pineapple, the discard takes place after the flop.</p>
<p>Stud is another poker game that has many variations. Seven card stud is the one most often played in casinos, whereas Seven Card Stud High-Low is played in tournaments. In the casino version, each player receives two cards dealt face down. The fourth, fifth and sixth cards are dealt to each player but they face upwards so that all the other players can see them. Then the seventh card is dealt face down. The players can use any of the cards to make a winning hand of five cards, but in the high-low version the winning hand must be eight or better.</p>
<p>Five Card Draw is a very common poker game. In this game, the dealer deals five cards to each player, who then choose to keep some, all or none of the cards. There is a second dealing round in which they receive more cards to make up a hand of five. They then place their bets based on their hand or if they have a losing hand they fold. In order to receive the second cards, players have to place an ante, which is decided at the start of the game. The betting starts after all players receive their second cards.</p>
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		<title>Rules for Poker Tournaments</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you participate in one of the many poker tournaments, you must become familiar with the rules of the tournament and agree to abide by them while you are playing. When you violate any of the rules, you will first receive a verbal warning. If the violations continue, you run the risk or being suspended [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you participate in one of the many poker tournaments, you must become familiar with the rules of the tournament and agree to abide by them while you are playing. When you violate any of the rules, you will first receive a verbal warning. If the violations continue, you run the risk or being suspended form the game for a specified length or time or you may even be disqualified from the tournament all together. The chips you have accumulated will also be removed from play. You will not be allowed to cash them in. Whether you are playing in a live game or an online one, the rules of tournaments for poker are basically the same.</p>
<p>Where you sit at the poker table is determined by a random draw or it is possible that you may be assigned a seat. You are not allowed to change your seat after the game starts, unless you have permission from the director of the tournament. Every participant receives the same number of starting chips and even if you are not present at the table when the chips are being given out, you will still receive the specified amount. If you are absent when the games starts. You will be dealt in and if it is your turn to make the blind, the dealer will take the required number of chips out of your stack to make the blind. An attempt will also be made to locate you and call you to the table. However, if you cannot be located within a reasonable amount of time, your chips will be removed from play after a half-hour. If you know that you will not be able to be present at the beginning of the tournament, you are required to notify the director so that your chips will remain in play until you arrive.</p>
<p>The limits and blinds in the poker game are raised at certain intervals. A newcomer to a tournament should not think that the blind placed at the beginning of the game will be the same amount throughout. A deal begins with the very first rifle of the shuffle and the signal for a new round of betting will take effect on the next round. When the lowest denomination of chips is no longer needed in the blind or betting, it will be removed from play. Players will receive new chips to match the value of these lower denominations. In the case where there is not a sufficient quantity of low denominations chips, the dealer will deal out one card to each player for each of the low chips. The player with the highest card in a suit will receive the odd chips to replace the lower ones. This continues down until all players have replacements.</p>
<p>A player can stop the action at the table by calling &#8220;Time&#8221;. If you are eliminated from the tournament, you must vacate your seta immediately. If you want to watch the rest of the action at the table, you must do so from the spectator&#8217;s gallery.</p>
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