Alabama Republican Finds Social Poker a Sticky Issue

As poker playing becomes more of a political hot-button issue, many lawmakers are finding themselves tangled in the sticky points of the debate. Such is the case for Alabama Republican Rick Barber, who... continued

World Series of Poker Day 2 a Record Breaker?

After kicking off the World Series of Poker with a successful first day, organizers are looking forward to a potentially record-breaking Day 2, thanks to an event that combines the most popular game with... continued

Crack, Child Porn and Texas Hold’em Poker – Felonies in State of Washington

What do crack dealing, child porn, and Texas Hold’em all have in common? They are all felonies in the state of Washington. The United States Congress is debating changes in laws permitting and regulating... continued

PokerStars Sunday Million – King of Online Poker Tournaments

The PokerStars Sunday Million is the undisputed KING of online poker tournaments … no others even come close.  Every Sunday of every week, players at PokerStars vie for their share of a guaranteed... continued

The Poker Community Mourns the Passing of Pro Amir Vahedi

Iranian born poker professional Amir Vahedi passed away this week in Las Vegas, reportedly due to complications brought on by a long bout with diabetes. The well-liked professional known for his aggressive... continued

The Weakest Starting Hands in Texas Hold’em

Weak hands in Texas Hold’em.  They really are not that hard to spot, but they can be so hard for many players to resist.  It is important to recognize the high cards and play them correctly, but it... continued

The Best Starting Hands in Texas Hold’em

Regardless of a player’s style, getting off to a good start in a hand of Texas Hold’em is half of the battle.  A player is at a disadvantage if he or she draws weak hole cards and tries to plow a... continued

How to Play Texas Hold’em Poker

These days, almost everyone who plays poker is playing Texas Hold’em.  Everywhere you look, the game is being shown on TV or discussed on the Internet.  Tournaments have become commonplace and Hold’em... continued

Online Poker Player From Alaska Wins UltimateBet’s Bad Beat Jackpot Twice

An online poker player from Alaska has defied the odds by hitting two Bad Beat Jackpots at UltimateBet within a span of less than three months. ”Bad Beat Jackpot continues to excite members of the online... continued