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		<title>The Advantage Of Free Poker Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The advantage of free poker games is that the dealer never takes a break, and if seats are available, then you can participate in that game. With the increase in the number of poker players, the takers for free poker games have also increased considerably. Free poker games provide an advantage to novice poker players, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The advantage of free poker games is that the dealer never takes a break, and if seats are available, then you can participate in that game. With the increase in the number of poker players, the takers for free poker games have also increased considerably.</p>
<p>Free poker games provide an advantage to novice poker players, helping them learn how to play better and how to read player betting patterns, etc.</p>
<p>Real poker games have certain restrictions, like they can&#8217;t tell a new player quite a lot about the game. However, free poker games can be tried as a learning step towards playing the real poker game. The Internet has the largest free poker selection available.</p>
<p>Try Internet-based casino gambling as a means to bet on the winners. &#8220;Hit or stand&#8221; is the most commonly used action in free poker.</p>
<p>To hit or stand simply means whether or not to draw another card. Generally, doubling down is only available when a player is first dealt their free poker two cards.</p>
<p>Finally, every game is a matter of chance. In a free poker, the average hand becomes less important the more poker players there are.</p>
<p>The poker player who knows the basic game rules and terms has a definite edge over his opponent poker player who is not confident.</p>
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		<title>Directory Lucky for March 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Directory Lucky for March 2012 is about Gamble Directory. Directory Lucky includes listings about online gambling, sports racing, world poker tour, baccarat, bingo, casino, poker, roulette, slots, sport betting and more.]]></description>
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Directory Lucky for March 2012 is about <a href="http://www.directorylucky.com/">Gamble Directory</a>. Directory Lucky includes listings about online gambling, sports racing, world poker tour, baccarat, bingo, casino, poker, roulette, slots, sport betting and more.</p>
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		<title>Site of the Month for August 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for August 2011 relates to Poker Resource. Elite Poker Player is a poker directory providing poker guides and information, software and tools, personal pages, Omaha, Holdem, Texas Holdem, stud, poker rooms, poker rules, online poker and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for August 2011 relates to <a href="http://www.elitepokerplayer.com/">Poker Resource</a>. Elite Poker Player is a poker directory providing poker guides and information, software and tools, personal pages, Omaha, Holdem, Texas Holdem, stud, poker rooms, poker rules, online poker and more.</p>
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		<title>About 7 Card Stud Poker Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[7 card stud poker is a very popular game played at casinos, online or at home too. It might be news for you to know that 7 card stud is the third most popular online game. Seven Card Stud game is a modification of Stud Poker. Do you also want your creative juices to flow [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>7 card stud poker is a very popular game played at casinos, online or at home too. It might be news for you to know that 7 card stud is the third most popular online game. Seven Card Stud game is a modification of Stud Poker. </p>
<p>Do you also want your creative juices to flow after learning that Seven Card Stud a very popular game, and especially is the third most popular game played online? Well, in that case it would be wise to acquaint yourself with this game to some extent. It is not so much a difficult game to learn, but is definitely a difficult game to master.</p>
<p>As a general rule, the game is played between 4 to 8 players, and the deck used is that of standard 52 cards. The game uses antes instead of blinds. Before the cards are dealt to each player, the players are required to place an ante into the pot. This is rule of thumb, and each player should comply to it. There is no fixed amount to ante, and varies depending on the set limit for the game. Usually, it can be anything between five to ten percent of game&#8217;s large bet.</p>
<p>After this, players are given one card at a time, until everyone gets 3 of them. The first two cards are face down, and third one is face up. The player who gets the lowest up has to bring in a bet. The game continues in clockwise direction. Each player can fold, call or raise; raise is on the low betting amount. Until all the players have acted, the play would continue.</p>
<p>After this, as the 4th street, each player is again given a face up card, and this time play would begin with the player who has the highest hand. Play continues as usual, and then comes the 5th and 6th street where again players are given face up cards; during 5th street the bets and raises are done on the large bet level. 6th street is the last time that players get cards; the game continues after this and after that all the players have acted, the play moves on to the final round. In this final round, players are given one more card, but it is face down. And then the winner is chosen depending on the most powerful hands.</p>
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		<title>Beginner&#8217;s Guide for Online Poker Play</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 02:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online Poker Play means playing poker on the internet. At this time, you are connected to a game server via an internet. Online/Internet Poker Games are played between two people at least and 10 the maximum at a single table. However, in large leagues, thousands players simultaneously at hundreds of tables. These tournaments are known [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Online Poker Play means playing poker on the internet. At this time, you are connected to a game server via an internet. Online/Internet Poker Games are played between two people at least and 10 the maximum at a single table. However, in large leagues, thousands players simultaneously at hundreds of tables. These tournaments are known as multi-table tournaments.</p>
<p>There are different Online/Internet Poker Games available on the different online/internet poker rooms. For example, Texas Hold&#8217;em, Omaha, 7 Card Stud etc. No Limit Texas Hold&#8217;em is a popular variant of Texas Hold&#8217;em while Omaha hi-lo is a great variant of Omaha. Before playing internet poker games, you need to learn some basics like how to play different online/internet poker games, their tips, strategies etc.</p>
<p>Online/Internet Poker Rooms are websites on the internet where you can play poker online. There are hundreds of poker websites sites available on the internet. A few of the best ones are PokerStars, TitanPoker and FullTiltPoker.</p>
<p>To enjoy online/ internet poker play, you need to find a poker site and register your account there along with your identity and residence proofs. You have two playing options: Either by downloading the game software or by playing directly in your browser using the instant play or no download option.</p>
<p>If you want to practice your game skills, then you can play with fun money or free money but if you want to play real money games, then you need to make a real money deposit using the deposits options as specified on the poker website. After making a deposit, you need to login in the game lobby with your user Id and password. Now you can just select your preferred poker game, join a table and start playing.</p>
<p>The best trick is to be a silent observer when others are playing but don&#8217;t hesitate to ask questions in case of a query. Start with a low money table as it will give you the idea of how the game operates and if you lose. You would not have to worry about money. The rules of poker are different for every type of poker game.</p>
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		<title>How to Win Texas Hold &#8216;Em</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was once a time, in the very early years of poker games and tournaments that the only way to get ahead in the game and cultivate some kind of reputation as master poker player was through years of hard work, dedication, careful observation and of course hours upon hours of card games around the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There was once a time, in the very early years of poker games and tournaments that the only way to get ahead in the game and cultivate some kind of reputation as master poker player was through years of hard work, dedication, careful observation and of course hours upon hours of card games around the poker table. To gain any kind of insight at all into the inner working of the game and to find an effective system of coming out on top consistently, you had to rely on your own ingenuity and perseverance and perhaps a bit of instruction from a master poker player who of course you hope would have considerably more experience than you.</p>
<p>While the hard work, dedication and associated mental skills that you need in order to rise to the top are still requisites in this noblest of all card games (and will likely remain so for as long as the game is played), in the face of impending progress and innovation, the game of poker has gone through many significant changes all the same. Still a constant feature in various real world settings ranging from bars, casinos and gaming establishments to street corners, sidewalks and dingily lit basements and back rooms, poker has also successfully made its mark on the television world in the form of televised poker tournaments (often featuring celebrities who merely play out of love for the game and subsequently donate all their winnings to their favorite charities) and more interestingly, in the online community known as the Internet. </p>
<p>The presence of poker in vast areas of the cyber world is not merely limited to online games and tournaments. One of the original reasons for the establishment of the World Wide Web was for the exchange of information and so it is particularly apt that dozens upon dozens of web sites that offer online poker advice have been introduced over the years. Texas Hold &#8216;Em Secrets Exposed is one of the most widely read ebooks that has cropped up in this brave new world and it aims to provide winning poker-playing strategies to all its readers. The unique and time proven strategies and techniques outlined in the guide will help you win consistently, each time you play online poker.</p>
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		<title>Online Poker Ebooks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online poker is no exception. So if you want to excel in online poker, you need to practice a lot and gain good knowledge. Those who are determined to improvise their game need to conduct an extensive research and upgrade their skills. Namely if you want reference materials, there are best poker eBooks available for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Online poker is no exception. So if you want to excel in online poker, you need to practice a lot and gain good knowledge. Those who are determined to improvise their game need to conduct an extensive research and upgrade their skills. Namely if you want reference materials, there are best poker eBooks available for study online. Apart from this the other source of improving poker is to study different online magazines. These books and magazines are written well and have a chock-full of important instruction for winning the game. Reading these information enhances the optimum level for performance. E-Books consist of articles and different aspects of the game that are often ignored by an average online player, as an initiative to construct a high end technique. In order to master the art of poker you must refer to the reviews on poker books. Poker books are not only about theory.</p>
<p>These books are authored by veteran poker players who know well how to master online poker. They also provide information on advanced tools like online poker strategy software. So these books not only explain the theories of playing rather they enrich you with the psychology of the players thus helping you understand your competitor well. You can certainly benefit from it as studying a player&#8217;s psychology is essential to win online poker. Books also give you other vital tips that helps you win. In recent times, this slow habit has emerged as the most popular game. In fact this charismatic game has intrigued people in an irresistible manner. There are a wide range of poker books available online which makes it a difficult job to select the best from the lot. Yet you can pick up some of the best ones written by veteran players. If you are a beginner and want to learn the basics of poker you can look out for books for beginners. After you get started with these books you tend to learn various tricks gradually.</p>
<p>There are many books available for advanced poker players. Poker books are designed to help you earn cash online. Many books that tell a lot about understanding a player&#8217;s psychology are the hot favorites. They focus a lot on the psychology of poker and what are the techniques often adopted by them. Certain online books skips the ABC&#8217;s of the game and concentrates more on the subtle part of poker. These are the aspects that one needs to know in order to become a champion. The contents of these books are usually concise and clear. Therefore it is easy to understand. Books guide you on how to adopt strategic techniques based on the type of opponent you are playing with. Often these study materials are based on quantifiable scientific reasoning.</p>
<p>Therefore before playing this game you should be aware of time-tested betting methodology of the game. By reading these books you can acquire a lot of information regarding the betting techniques.</p>
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		<title>The Clay Chips &#8211; A Must For Professional Poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregg Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poker is a great game which entails a lot of excitement and fun. There is great amount of enthusiasm and zest required for this game. The joy becomes half in case you do not have the best quality chips to play on. So there is great way to enjoy the game and it is by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Poker is a great game which entails a lot of excitement and fun. There is great amount of enthusiasm and zest required for this game. The joy becomes half in case you do not have the best quality chips to play on. So there is great way to enjoy the game and it is by use of good quality chips. The clay chips are the best for the people who want to have the professional feel. You can get the details about the various chips which are available for playing poker. You can get the most wonderful information on the internet.</p>
<p>Are you an enthusiastic competitor of poker? If subsequently, you should have the finest materials for playing the sport. For many folks, you ought to pay money for only the greatest class chips. If you don&#8217;t know what the best quality chips are, then you arrive to the proper place. Poker players discover it gives a additional professional feel to their sport when they make use of terracotta chips. These chips are formed with clay. You can also decide on for plastic poker chips however they do not give you with that specialized feel when live poker and will not hold up to stable practice.</p>
<p>Do not even consider that poker clay chips will construct your triumph or will assist you in your approach. You are yearning a great deal. This extraordinary type of poker chip merely gives you a fine sensitivity when you&#8217;re playing and aside from this is also longer lasting and more durable than plastic. Thus if you for all time play poker with a collection of friends, you ought to think about getting clay chips.</p>
<p>Single thing to remember when acquire clay chips is they are not formed with 100% clay.</p>
<p>They are assorted with a small quantity of resin to make them extra tough. Wholesome clay is high valued and would also be quite fragile if not mixed with a sturdy component like resin.</p>
<p>When you pay money for poker chips prepared of clay, an imperative consideration is to come across at the heaviness. The supreme heaviness of clay poker chips is less than 10.5g per chip. Whatever thing heavier than this will be a slight heavy? Casinos use poker chips that weigh around 10g. So if you enjoy playing in casinos and you want to feel an identical feeling, buy poker chips with a similar weight.</p>
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		<title>Tips for Tournament Poker Strategy for Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Poker Strategy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those new to the delights of poker, be aware that the learning process is long and tough in terms of actually being able to apply learned knowledge to a game situation. You can improve your game with even just a little theory and information, but experience is also crucial as you continue to improve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those new to the delights of poker, be aware that the learning process is long and tough in terms of actually being able to apply learned knowledge to a game situation. You can improve your game with even just a little theory and information, but experience is also crucial as you continue to improve and learn how and when to best apply what you have learned. So, we are going to discuss a few poker tips that will help you when you begin playing in poker tournaments or just poker in general.</p>
<p>The first tip involves your bankroll management, which is a crucial part of the game and vital to your long-term prospects. Be aware that every poker room will take a rake from every hand played, and some will even give you a percentage of this rake back for you to put in your account so that you can continue to play with it. Make sure you are aware of which rooms offer rake back and be sure to take advantage of it where and when you can. This will certainly save you significant amounts of money over the course of a long period of playing.</p>
<p>In terms of actually playing hands, do not make the same mistake that many beginners make when they start to play and overplay your hands. You need to remember to be selective with your starting hands and not simply assume that any hand can win. Whilst this is true, in a sense, it is truer of some hands than others, and some hands will actually result in you losing more money, so remember to be selective about which hands you play and when.</p>
<p>Many beginners also take the poker image a little too much to heart and fall into the trap of bluffing too much. Bear in mind that it is far better to play your own hands well than to continually attempt to bluff your opponents out of theirs. While bluffing can be a useful strategy at times, like all strategies, it is best to be able to discern from knowledge and experience when the best times to bluff are.</p>
<p>In addition, remember to pay close attention to the game at all times. Watch your opponents and do not rush into games too much. Pay attention to how your opponents react to their hands, as this can give you clues as to what kind of hand they may have and the type of player they might be. The more information you can assemble from other players, the more of an edge you will give yourself. Also, remember that this works the other way, too. So be careful about what signs and signals you are giving out at the table. Try to only look at your hand once and no more.</p>
<p>Choose your table carefully and make sure you choose one that has a comfortable limit for your skill level. Jumping in at high limits will merely cause you to lose money quickly, as the better, more experienced players will play at the high limits. Finally, playing at a suitable limit will enable you to maintain control over your bankroll, which is a vital element of success in the long term.</p>
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		<title>Playing Poker in an Online Poker Room</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, poker rooms do not offer any type of video poker or slot machines. This is true for internet poker rooms as well, though they are essentially one virtual video poker game anyway. Poker rooms are strictly for poker, so you won&#8217;t find other card games or casino related games in them. These [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First of all, poker rooms do not offer any type of video poker or slot machines. This is true for internet poker rooms as well, though they are essentially one virtual video poker game anyway. Poker rooms are strictly for poker, so you won&#8217;t find other card games or casino related games in them. These rooms are designed for individuals to play against each other, instead of against the house. The house is usually the pit boss or workers that work for the casino or online game room.</p>
<p>Card rooms charge differently so that the &#8220;house&#8221; can still earn their profits. Sometimes an individual player will be charged by the half hour or hourly basis. In some cases there may be a monthly membership fee for unlimited plays against other players. However, most of the time the dealer will collect a rake from the pot when each hand is played during the entire game session to ensure the house still profits.</p>
<p>Illegally hosted poker rooms also exist but are subject to shutdowns by the law. If you participate in these you put yourself at serious risk for getting into trouble with the police. Illegal rooms like these are discouraged and heavily frowned upon by real casino game players and by institutions that run legitimate ones. If you think a place that you joined is running illegally, you should leave and report it anonymously as soon as you possibly can.</p>
<p>When you play in poker rooms, use proper gaming etiquette when against other people. Being rude or inflammatory can cause you to forfeit your winnings and you will be forced to leave. This applies to online gaming as well as gaming in a physical casino location. Acting out against the team or dealer is strongly discouraged. Cheating devices for internet gameplay are also discouraged and illegal. Despite the poker rooms being online, you can still get into legal trouble for manipulating the system.</p>
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