Learning Poker the Hard Way: Doyle Brunson’s Early Years

The Godfather of Poker learned the finer points of the game in wild west Texas when it was necessary to post men armed with shotguns on roofs to protect the game from pistoleros and thieves. It was the... continued

Full Tilt Rush Poker – Fast and Furious Poker Action

For players that like their poker action at breakneck speeds, Full Tilt Poker has the perfect solution. Rush poker has become an instant success, offering players the chance to enjoy all of the fun of... continued

New Poker Features Thanks to Red Dead Redemption

Gamers everywhere have fallen in love with Rockstar Games’ new western-themed game Red Dead Redemption, featuring its shootouts, bandits and some of the best poker action this side of the Mississippi.... continued

June 13th Date Set for UB Poker Fundraiser

Online poker room UltimateBet has announced June 13th and the date for its Second Sundays Fundraiser to Benefit the National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association. The event will be a $10 buy-in... continued

Everyone Plays at the World Series of Poker

In the World Series of Poker there are well-known and somewhat elite events, and there are lesser known and very popular events. For example, the Seven-Card Stud Championship is going into its second day.... continued

Large Crowd Marks WSOP Texas Hold’em Event 8

Texas Hold’em once again demonstrated its overwhelming popularity at the World Series of Poker as 2,341 players turned out to get into Event 8, the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em tournament. This big crowd... continued

Red Dead Redemption – Texas Hold’em Poker Wild West Style

The Wild, Wild West. Those four words evoke a vast array of images for most people. We have all seen the old movies: the cowboys, the gunfights, and the dusty saloons with their dancing girls, bottles... continued

Winning Poker by Playing Position

There are certain parts of playing Texas Hold’em that are pretty easy to learn; hands strengths, bluffs, calls and other intricacies can be picked up rather quickly, making Hold’em a perfect game for... continued

Woman Caught Running Naked after Losing at Strip Poker

According to the Portsmouth news, a pair of naked poker players were caught running down the street early this morning. Police first spotted a woman, unimaginatively described as white with light brown... continued

Absolute Poker Offers Big Money on Monday

If you have missed today’s poker news, there is still time to win guaranteed money from Absolute Poker. The US-friendly website is making seventy-five grand available for players tonight, thanks to its... continued

Hold’em Reclaims PokerStars SCOOP for Friday

After a slow day today without any Texas Hold’em, the PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) comes back with a vengeance tomorrow, with three major events and featuring the $1 Million... continued

Bodog Poker Equips New Players with Free eBook

For anyone who has ever watched one of the big poker tournaments on television, the level of play can be a little intimidating. The top pros seem to have every move figured out and possess a sixth sense... continued

Hold’em Rules PokerStars SCOOP on Monday

While PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) has a variety of poker games and styles; today’s slate is slanted heavily towards Texas Hold’em as the world’s most popular brand of poker... continued

Record Sign Ups Seen for WSOP Main Event

World Series of Poker Tournament Director Jack Effel announced that early registrations for the premier event in poker are being made at a record rate, showing players’ great interest in both the event... continued

Full Tilt Offers $50,000 Wednesday Guarantee

Today is a great day to sign up at Full Tilt Poker as the online card room is featuring a $50,000 Wednesday Guarantee tournament. Taking place at 6PM EST, the tournament will be held in turbo blind format... continued

How to Catch Fish in Online Hold’em

Anyone who is interested in making money at Texas Hold’em looks for the “fish.” Fish are inexperienced players that don’t play particularly well, making them a target for experienced players; these... continued

Details Soon on the Carnival PokerPro Challenge

After completing a successful second voyage in 2009, PokerTek Inc and Carnival Cruise Lines are preparing to announce details for the third annual Carnival PokerPro Challenge Poker Tournament. Conclusion... continued

Gamblin’ Grannies Granted a Reprieve as Idaho Passes New Law

Earlier this month, we reported a story concerning a mixed group of about 20 retirees living in the Senior Center in Twin Falls, Idaho who for five years had gathered together every Friday for a few laughs... continued

Police Bust up Poker Game at Senior Center

Say it ain’t so, grandpa. For five years a mixed group of about 20 retirees living in the Senior Center in Twin Falls, Idaho gathered together every Friday for a few laughs and a lively game Texas Hold’em... continued

The Short Eventful Life of Stu Ungar

Stuart Errol “Stu” Ungar was the son of a bookie born on the lower East side of New York City. By the age of 10 he was already winning gin rummy tournaments in resorts in the Catskill Mountains.... 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

Playing Omaha

The poker world has a great number of exciting games for players to enjoy; Texas Hold’em, HORSE, Stud, Razz and more make poker a great game to play.  For many, playing Omaha has become a terrific game... continued

How to Play Omaha Hi/Lo

Most of the best poker players in the world are multi-talented; players don’t specialize in just one game, but spread out over a variety.  Phil Ivey, considered by many to be the best Texas Hold’em... continued

How to Play Stud Poker

Everybody who knows cards knows about playing Stud Poker.  The granddaddy of poker, stud is actually a group of poker games that are structured the same, but each has features that makes them unique. ... continued

The Basics of Playing Razz

For all of us who enjoy poker, any version of the game can be a blast.  Whether it’s Texas Hold’em, Stud, Omaha or any other game, poker can get in a player’s blood.  While poker has some consistencies... continued

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