Choosing the Right Poker Bonus Offer

Poker banners aren't hard to spot, but they don't tell the full story. When you're looking to make a deposit somewhere, you need to shop around a little. Obviously, you shouldn't choose a room just based on their deposit bonus offer. You want to consider other factors such as the reputation of the room, the quality of the software, the traffic, the promotions, etc. Assuming you've done that narrowed down your options now is the time to look at bonus offers.

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Strategy For No Limit Hold Em Cash Games - 52 Tips

No limit poker is deceptively easy to learn, but difficult to master. It is also one of the most profitable forms of poker for good players. If you can get some basic strategy principles down, you too can make money by playing poker. Read on for fifty-two moneymaking strategy tips.

1. If you want to start second-barreling the turn occasionally but aren't sure when to do it, try this simple trick to get started: second barrel the turn if the flop has a flush draw but the turn doesn't complete it.

2. You should play very few hands from early position. Stick to the big pairs AA-TT and high card hands AK and AQ.

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SICK BLUFFER at the World Series of Poker 2009 E07 Main Event 10K !!!

This is SICK! This man has no fear, Lex Veldhuis bluffs everyone who takes in his way! See the video.




Table players: Allen Cunningham, Eli Elezra, Lex Veldhuis, Simon Muenz, Brian Pinkus, Cody Slaubaugh, Can Hua, Tom Richter.

World Championship No Limit Texas Hold 'Em started!

2009 WSOP Event 57 World Championship No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em aka. WSOP Main Event started today. The winner will be titled as world champion and will get the gold bracelet! Event scheduled to be held over 13 days! This is without any doubt the biggest poker event this year!

It's already big, because over 10,000 players will meet at the table. This is the largest tournament in the entire series until now and it was announced, that it will take no less than 14 days (much more than we expected)!.

All the big names are ready to rock'n'roll. Hellmuth, Hansen, Brunson, Negreanu, Laak, Chan... All are in place.

One of my friends is also there and I hope he'll spread some news for us. Stay tuned!

Play online poker for free now!

So, you think you are ready to start playing some real poker (Texas Hold'em)? I've found a great place to get you started. Games.com have an awesome free multiplayer poker, where you can play Texas Hold'em totally for free and with the real people online. This is the place , where I've started practicing until I've started to play poker for money at Pokerstars.

Here is the link. All you need to do is just click "Play As Guest" and you're on the roll. Good luck!

Gus Hansen Teaches You to Play Poker

What Are Poker Card Values?

Poker videos

Here are some great videos (TV shows) with professional poker players:

HIGH STAKES POKER (ALL SEASONS) http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4E9AD0A45027D545

POKER AFTER DARK (ALL SEASONS) http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=search_playlists&search_query=poker+after+dark&uni=1

TEXAS HOLDEM RULES

In our description of the Texas Holdem rules we use the poker terms most commonly used within the poker industry.

Before the game starts, the 2 players next to the dealer have to make a forced bet called a blind bet. The first player next to the dealer has to place the small blind bet (half of the minimum bet). The second player has to make the big blind bet (the minimum bet at the table).
Texas Holdem Rules: Pocket Cards
According to the Texas Holdem rules, the dealer uses 52 cards and a maximum of 10 players can participate. Every player is dealt 2 cards that no one else can see. These are known as their pocket cards.

1st Round
Players can now place their bets. The third person next to the dealer starts. If the game is 'limit', this means that the bet in the first round is equal to the minimum bet. You have the option to call, raise or fold. All players need to place the same bet or fold (to leave the game) before the game continues.

The Flop
After the bets have been placed, the dealer puts 3 community cards on the table that everyone can see. This is called the "flop." Players can use the 3 community cards in combination with their 2 own cards. The goal is, of course, to get the best hand.

2nd Round
The person on the left of the dealer opens the second betting round (check or bet). The bet in the second round is the same in the second round as it is in the first round. Again, you have the option bet, call, raise or fold. All players have to place the same bet or fold the cards before the game continues.

The Turn
When players have finished betting, the dealer reveals another card. This card is called the turn. Now players have 6 cards to use in order to get the best hand possible.

3rd Round
The player next to the dealer starts again. The bet in the third round is twice the minimum bet. Again, you have the option to bet, call, raise or fold. All players have to wage the same amount or fold the cards before the round comes to an end.

The River
After this, the dealer reveals the last card. This card is called the river. Players now have 7 cards at their disposal in order to get make the best hand possible.

4th and Final Round
The person to the left of the dealer opens the round. The bet amount is again twice the minimum bet. Again, you have the option to bet, call, raise or fold. All players have to wager the same amount or fold their cards before the showdown.

Showdown
The players who are still playing reveal their two hidden pocket cards. The player with the best hand wins everything. In the case of a tie, the pot is split. Now you know the Texas Holdem poker rules.

To see what are poker card values - see the movie above "What Are Poker Card Values"