Uhm… You’ve heard about the vast number of casinos in the United States, right? It’s hard not to, with Hollywood movies, catchy songs, and the buzz of the entertainment industry painting a vivid picture of the glitz and glamour. And if you even have managed to visit one, it most likely is just the one […]
Even with deep pockets, a grubby look spells trouble at the casino door. Appearance and cash count here – no rolling straight from bed to blackjack. It’s a glamorous world where style and wealth walk hand in hand. If you’re planning to try your luck on slot machines, you can easily get away with a […]
Casinos are all about having a good time and maybe walking away with a few extra bucks in your pocket. But what happens when you run afoul of the casino's rules? Well, my friends, that's when the banhammer comes down. Casinos take their business very seriously & they're not afraid to kick out any player […]
This post is kind of radiating with the energy of mythological gods, haha, I’ll explain why I feel this way later. For now, Karas was a gambler whose moves were as explosive as a terrorist’s. I’m not even sure if the world has ever witnessed winning streaks of the magnitude he commanded. Cast that doubt […]
The 10 largest pots in online poker history might already just be a lot for us to wrap our heads around. Not to talk of a guy who took part in all ten of them. This player, known only by the enigmatic online poker name “Isildur1”, sent shockwaves through the community. The fascination and mystery […]
If you are into gambling, you must be interested in the legendary tale of the MIT Blackjack Team. You know, the group of brainy students who decided that acing exams wasn't enough, so they took on Vegas instead. Let's just say they were the type of students who made the rest of us look like […]
Checking in poker means deferring your turn to bet until other players have made a move. If someone else bets, whether it’s right after you or three hands down, the player who has checked has to make a move. At this point, the player will either need to call, raise, or fold. As such, a […]
Set mining in poker refers to calling a raise on a preflop with the sole purpose of hitting a set. A set refers to a three-of-a-kind hand (three cards of identical rank combined with two other cards of a different identical rank). This hand represents one of the strongest positions in the game and commonly […]
Betting is an integral part of poker. Adding a wager isn’t just a way of winning or losing money. It adds a strategic element to the game. Because of this, plenty of poker betting strategies have been created. Straddling is one of the most aggressive wagering strategies. So, what is this, and why do players […]
For many years, well-experienced poker players have written many books, and their experiences have been penned down for others to learn. Some books are written for advanced players, others for intermediate players, and the rest for beginners. However, finding the best poker books for the different levels of poker players or poker enthusiasts has always […]
A timeless dilemma is whether poker is a game of skill or luck. This can make many people question whether you can win in poker consistently. The good news for you is that poker is not just luck, and even though mastering it can be challenging, there is a possibility you can win at poker […]
Controversies have surrounded the argument about the best poker players of all time. To settle this argument, is money not at the top of the list of the goals of most poker players? The simple answer to this question is yes, most poker players are in because of the money. So, for a poker player […]
Uhm… You’ve heard about the vast number of casinos in the United States, right? It’s hard not to, with Hollywood movies, catchy songs, and the buzz of the entertainment industry painting a vivid picture of the glitz and glamour. And if you even have managed to visit one, it most likely is just the one […]
Even with deep pockets, a grubby look spells trouble at the casino door. Appearance and cash count here – no rolling straight from bed to blackjack. It’s a glamorous world where style and wealth walk hand in hand. If you’re planning to try your luck on slot machines, you can easily get away with a […]
Casinos are all about having a good time and maybe walking away with a few extra bucks in your pocket. But what happens when you run afoul of the casino's rules? Well, my friends, that's when the banhammer comes down. Casinos take their business very seriously & they're not afraid to kick out any player […]
This post is kind of radiating with the energy of mythological gods, haha, I’ll explain why I feel this way later. For now, Karas was a gambler whose moves were as explosive as a terrorist’s. I’m not even sure if the world has ever witnessed winning streaks of the magnitude he commanded. Cast that doubt […]
The 10 largest pots in online poker history might already just be a lot for us to wrap our heads around. Not to talk of a guy who took part in all ten of them. This player, known only by the enigmatic online poker name “Isildur1”, sent shockwaves through the community. The fascination and mystery […]
If you are into gambling, you must be interested in the legendary tale of the MIT Blackjack Team. You know, the group of brainy students who decided that acing exams wasn't enough, so they took on Vegas instead. Let's just say they were the type of students who made the rest of us look like […]