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Texas Hold'em Poker - A Novices Guide Part 1 

 by sacha tarkovsky

Texas holdem is the poker player's game of choice and where the big prize money is to be made. Many players want to play Texas Holdem to win and win big.

Here we will cover the basics to get you started on your route to playing Texas Holdem and hopefully winning some big pots.

In its no limit form, it is used now in world class poker tournaments, and is the most popular of all the poker games today by far.

The game is played from two to ten players usually, though it can accommodate up to 22.

Playing the Game

To begin, the dealer will deal 2 cards face down to each player (these are known as a players 'hole cards').

The first round of betting will then follow immediately.

As the initial round of betting completes, the dealer will deal the first 3 'community cards' face up (this is also called the 'flop'). The second round of betting then follows.

At this point, the dealer will deal the 4th community card, again face up (called the 'turn' or fourth street). The third round of betting then follows.

The dealer will deal 5th community card face up (called the 'river' or fifth street), and the 4th and then the final round of betting begins.

All players use any combination of their 2 hole cards plus the 5 community cards to create the best possible 5 card poker hand.

The highest scoring hand then wins the pot and the hand is completed

Rules and Playing Etiquette

Although it's a relatively easy game to learn, there is still a great deal of strategy to follow if you aim to win. Let's start with the basics of the game and the order of play.

Where you happened to be sitting can be crucial in Texas Hold'em.

For example, if you are the last to act on a particular hand, it allows you to watch and react to what opponents are doing.

Keep in mind if your first you are at severe disadvantage as you do not know how to react as the players have given you no indication of how strong or weak their hands might be.

The rule is that the dealer is always the last to act in a given round of Texas Hold'em.

So, in order to keep the game fair, there is dealer rotation around the table.

The 'dealer' (or virtual dealer) has the advantage of acting last for any round. After the end of every round the dealer button rotates one player clockwise.

In Texas Hold'em not every player will paying an ante.

Instead, the first 2 players to the left of the dealer must post 'blind bets' before the dealer deals the first 2 cards.

They are known as 'blind bets' as the player pays the bets before seeing their cards. They therefore enter the game 'blind' with no idea how strong or weak their hand is

Actually the first player to the left of the dealer makes a 'small blind' bet, and the second player to the left of the dealer makes a 'big blind' bet. This works in the following way

The 'big blind' bet will equal the small bet, and the 'small blind' bet will be about half of the small bet.

For example a $20/$40 game would have a big blind of $20 and a small blind of $10. The first round of betting use the blinds to begin

Therefore, the $20 big blind would be the starting amount players must call to remain in the hand.

Also if no players raise the starting bet, the blinds are not required to re-pay their bet to remain.

That is, if no player raises the starting bet the big blind would not need to pay anything more to stay in, the small blind would have to pay the balance of the $20 bet, which in this case would be $10 to remain.

Also, it's crucial to remember that players 'hole cards' are only as good as the community cards. What does this effectively mean?

It means that having an A-K in the hole is not very good odds for the player.

If the community cards are, say Q-Q-9-9-J. The cards do not match into any hand of value.

Furthermore, it can be assumed some other player could make a full house of queens or nines!

Finally, it's very useful to watch the flop.

You can gauge the quality of your hand as 5 of your 7 cards can tell you how good your hand is in relation to the others, by watching the way they bet or react.

The Best Hand Does Not Always Win!

This covers the basics of Texas Holdem; the rest is strategy and experience.

Texas Holdem is a game of psychology and not always the best hand wins.

The psychology of Texas Holdem is not learned over night. It takes a long time and you need practice on how to play your cards, or more importantly the players you are competing with.

It is the psychological aspect that makes the game so exciting. In Texas Holdem it's a brutal battle where only the strong survive but if you can the rewards can be immense.

Good Luck!

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Texas Holdem Poker - Money Management Tips   by The Gambling Strategist

Texas Holdem Poker

Money Management Gambling Tips

Before you start playing texas holdem poker you have to have a game plan that is a happy medium between walking away after losing your bankroll or walking away with your account over flowing with your winnings. See how the pros create an online poker strategy.

Understand the rules

In any form of online gambling, to be a winner you have to take money management seriously. Every player knows the rules, but few follow them. If you want to win at texas holdem poker and beat the casinos, follow the money management rules.

Check your frame of mind

Many players go in saying they're only going to use a certain amount of money, because that is all they're prepared to lose. First of all, no one is prepared to lose. This thinking puts you in the wrong frame of mind for winning. It's better to know that you can cope with the loss, if it happens. But, go in believing you will win.

Check your attitude

Players who consistently lose do so because they don't approach the game with a winning attitude. A Winning attitude isn't going to change the odds for texas holdem poker. But it will definitely affect your chances of winning, no two ways about it.

Budget your bankroll

The most important rule in all gambling is to never play at a level that exceeds what you can afford to lose. This goes for financially as well as emotionally. Playing with money that you "need" is just plain foolish.

Knowing when to quit

Start with a fixed amount of money and set a target for yourself. How much money do you want to win? Once you've hit it, be satisfied with it. If you decide to continue to play with your winnings - that's great. But, if you start losing and you lose your winnings...STOP! It's not the casino's money. It's your money, you won it. So don't get suckered into that type of thinking.

Chasing losses

If you go over your limit, it's time to take a break. Don't chase your losses and never pull out your credit card! Instead, go and take a break to get your head clear and your attitude straight.

Avoid alcohol

This shouldn't have to mentioned here, but always play texas holdem poker sober. If you and your buddies had a few....stay away from the games.

Get rest

Never play when you're tired. It's difficult to think clearly when you're exhausted. Wait until you are rested, then play.

Have fun

Remember, online gambling is a form of entertainment, so have fun. You can never go wrong if you keep in mind you're gambling to get satisfaction out of the game and not to just win money.

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 Choosing A First Class Online Casino

How To Choose An Online Casino  

 by Kenneth Bateman

Although you may consider yourself a competent poker player and know the ins and outs of playing at a brick and mortar casino's poker room, if you have never played poker at an online casino, you still have not finished your education.

When browsing the web to find an online poker site, you must learn how to evaluate the casino's key components before you can be sure the site is the right one for you. Here is how:

First of all, you do not have to be a computer geek to understand the technical aspects of an online casino in relation to how it affects you, the player.

All you really have to understand is there are so-called downloadable and no-download casinos. All this means is that downloadable casinos require that you download graphics and sounds, the downside of which is that doing this will take some time. If you run windows, the upside is that stability and security are generally superior to no-downloads.

The no-downloads are mostly java-based. Many use flash or shockware. If you get the plug-ins from Macromedia, you can load directly in your browser and be ready to play in a considerably shorter time than waiting for a download.

Look at what the casino has to offer. Online casinos operate at much lower costs than a land-based facility and can offer bonuses and free play at the start. Plus you can win money - even with free play! The casino starts you off with a certain amount of their money as an inducement to test their games and continue to play even after the free money is lost.

Take your time before you register with the online casino. There are terms and conditions of which you must be aware. A trustworthy online gambling site will have clearly written rules and specifications advising of the site's security. When you sign up as a player, your bank may or may not process a credit card payment for the purpose of online gambling. In that case, Paypal and similarly safe financial processing services can be used.

Online casinos vary in the types of poker games offered. Some sites may have one or two types of poker, while others offer a dozen or more poker variations. Bear in mind that online casinos vary in the number of poker hands that can be played at one time. Depending on the casino, you can usually play anywhere from four to an average of ten hands at a time.

Casinos offer online poker in many variations. Multiple hands poker as noted above may increase your chances of getting a payoff since you are playing more hands.

Wild card poker is played with a particular card - usually deuces - as "wild cards" meaning that the wild card can become any card that will improve your hand. For instance, let us assume that you are looking for a straight open. You ask for one card and you receive a wild card. This wild card can then become the card you need to complete the straight.

The traditional "Jacks or Better" is a very popular five-card draw game but some casinos offer a tens or better. On the one hand, you must have a pair of jacks as the lowest possible winning hand and in the other game, the lowest hand possible to win would be a pair of tens.

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Kenneth Bateman writes numerous articles on the subject of poker. To read more of his poker articles, visit Online Poker at XL Poker.

Choosing A First Class Online Casino   by Jonny Gamesmith

In today's world of online casino gambling, online casinos & online poker rooms it's a difficult and sometimes daunting task choosing the best online casino for your gambling needs. One must look at a variety of things when deciding on the online casino of their choice.

Unlike in Las Vegas, where although you have some 50 land based casinos on a strip of about 1 mile, on the internet, one has thousands of online casinos to choose from within a matter of minutes. Each casino offers a variety of games, promotions, graphics, software and gaming experience to try and entice you to make a deposit and start playing for gold.

When looking at first class online casinos we suggest assessing the following variables in order to make the most educated and informative decision before playing that favorite online casino of choice.

Reputation within the online casino industry is critical when selecting those first class online casinos. Those same casinos which win awards year after year and have the reputation within the gambling community as being one of the best will definitely be classed within this category. The sound, graphic and software itself is another great sign of those first class online casinos. Once again, software giants like Microgaming & Cryptologic employ the top developers and tend to offer the most amazing sound, graphics and software capabilities for their online casinos.

The promotions each casino offers is often the best reflection of the quality online casinos and those same casinos which truly are in a class of their own. With the online gambling industry being as competitive as ever, the best online casinos will always offer top notch promotions to entice you into playing.

Finally, things like game variety, payment options and the casinos loyalty program are once again paramount in deciding which of the thousands of online casinos truly are the best and offer first class experiences for their customers.

Use these measures when searching your favorite online casino and you will be well on your way to months and months of excitement and high tech gambling fun!

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Jonny Gamesmith provides insightfull reviews, guides and information on the small selection of first class online casinos in the market today.

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Win At Roulette - 2 Simple Tips To Get The Best Odds!   by sacha tarkovsky

If you want to win at roulette forget roulette systems that guarantee you will win, they don't work!

Save your money, all you need to know is how to bet with the best odds of success.

The good news is, you can get the house edge down to just 1.24% which is great, considering roulette is a game of chance.

Let's look at how anyone can win at roulette.

Roulette systems don't work

If you are thinking that you can win at roulette by buying a roulette system for money, think again!

It would be nice if they did work and we could pay a couple of hundred dollars and make a couple of hundred thousand, but life is not like that!

The reason roulette systems based on mathematical formulas, don't help anyone win at roulette is simple:

They are based on the assumption that past data can be used to accurately predict future events.

Of course, in a game of chance you never know what will happen next, so mathematical systems cannot be applied.

If black comes up 20 times in a row or 101 times, does not change the odds of the next spin, which is always a 50 - 50 chance.

Every spin of the wheel is independent of all other spins so there is no data that can be used to predict future spins.

How to win at roulette

There are two things to consider when trying to get the best odds to win at roulette.

Play the table with the best odds

The European wheel has 37 slots with a single 0; the American wheel has an extra slot, a 00 to making 38 slots. The house advantage is 2.7% For European wheel and 5.26% for the American wheel.

It is obvious to win at roulette you need to play the European table.

Now we have the house edge down to just 2.7%, let's look at how to get the odds of winning a bit closer.

Play the bet with the best odds

Use bets whose odds are near to their payouts.

These "even money" bets mean betting on Even, Odd, Low, (numbers 1 through 18), High, (numbers 19 through 36), Red, or Black.

These bets pay out odds of 1: 1. and you'll find your odds of winning are about 45%, making it a sensible way to bet.

The best of all!

On many European single-zero wheels you will find a bet which takes advantage of a rule called 'en prison.'

When you make an even money bet and the ball lands on zero, you don't lose your bet. Instead, your bet is 'imprisoned', and you let carry forward to the next spin.

If your bet wins, you can then remove it from the table. The house edge here is cut in half and is just 1.35%, making it the bet with the best odds of winning for the player.

Obviously, it gets boring if you use the same bet all the time, so you can vary the above bet with bets close to the payout.

If we haven't mentioned a bet above, it means the odds are not worth considering!

You can't do more to win at roulette!

In conclusion, to win at roulette don't buy a system.

Simply, follow the above guidelines and you will have as much chance of winning as anyone else.

Roulette is fun and exciting.

Nothing quite beats the thrill and excitement of placing your bet and waiting for the ball to spin and come to a halt and see if your luck's in!

Follow the above guidlines and maybe you will win big money at roulette.

Good luck!

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 Poker A Novice's Guide - 5 Card Draw The Basis Of Poker Games

   by sacha tarkovsky

You wont find 5 card draw poker in the casino or online much as newer hybrid varieties are more popular.

However 5 card draw is the basis of all the new games (including the poker found on video slots) So lets learn it here and you the basics covered, before you look at all the variations.

Poker is actually a very simple game to play but can take years to master and is essentially a game of psychology and is one casino game where the best hand does not guarantee you will win.

Lets look at the basics of 5 card draw poker.

Playing the Game of 5 Card Draw Poker

5 Card Draw Poker begins only when all players place an 'ante' or opening bet into the 'pot' (on the table).

There are certain variations concerning the betting, and the game is often nicknamed after these. After the antes are all in, the dealer will deal five cards to each player, all face down.

In 5 Card Draw Poker, all cards are hidden until the hand is over.

Because of this there is no real information on who is holding what.

The only clues you can get, are bet amounts, the 'tells' or nervousness or confidence of the players, and also how many cards each player drew, and of course, there is the prospect any or all of them could be bluffing.

This is really what makes poker so exciting the expectation and anticipation. This especially 5 card draw poker, as you really wont know who is bluffing, who has a good hand, who not, till the very end.

The Games Routine

Now the player to the dealer's left can either bet, with an option to bet ($5 at this point) or to check, meaning to pass, or fold (drop out of the hand).

In case the first player bets, the second player can no longer check. He can his only call, raise or fold. Usually you can only raise 3 times per hand.

After this round of betting in 5 card craw poker, the players remaining in the hand have the option to replace cards in their hand with new cards.

Again, the player to the dealer's left is the first to 'draw' (take new cards for those he has discarded. He can discard from 1 to 4 cards, and in some games all 5). Next, the other players draw in their turn.

The way to draw is for you and select the cards you don't want, remove them and remove them from your hand.

Next you give them to the dealer, at the same time saying how many cards you want ( note you can only take as many cards as you give to the dealer).

The Technique of Replacing Your Cards

As we said above, you can replace 1 to 4 of your cards. Some games even allow 5 but it doesn't really bring an advantage for you to do that in 5 Card Draw Poker.

Even where you draw four new cards all will assume you are holding an ace, so you give away some clue to your hand. In poker, the less information you give the better. Its bad play to ask 4 cards. Therefore, the players will draw from none to 3 cards.

The player who draws no cards is known to be "pat." This means to the other players he has a strong hand like a straight, a flush, or a full house, or of course he could be bluffing.

However there is a kind of bluff that's used to create the impression of strength.

In this situation a player normally could be holding two pair or three of a kind, and will draw no cards.

This is a ploy in which you give up a potentially important chance to improve your hand, in return for creating the appearance of even stronger hand than you have.

In the same thinking you might be holding a completely worthless hand will draw no cards.

You hope to send out a message of strength, and if you combine this with strong betting and raising, you might actually win with all folding before you.

The Conclusion

Now after everyone has drawn their cards we have the second and final round of betting. Here in our example you must bet at $10.

It is the player who opened the betting on the first round who starts the betting on the second round.

After all the betting, calling and raising is done, the hand is over, and if more than one player is left, all the players lay their cards on the table so everyone can see who wins.

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Top Five Online Poker Advantages   by Jack Reider

Famous poker rooms enclose hundred thousand people playing online poker simultaneously. Online play is faster and more convenient than a live game: some players watch TV, talk on the phone or read while others even play in more than one game at a time. Without a doubt, online gaming, especially poker, possesses unique features that turn online experience into a real pleasure. Any person with a computer and proper internet connection can learn poker game and earn the game's initial capital from zero. Let us take a closer look at incredible advantages of online poker industry. Economical Benefit One of the main reasons of online poker development is that unlike the online casino where you are not guaranteed against dishonesty of a casino, online poker gives much more sufficient opportunities for absolutely fair prize of money. Poker players have a very clear economical benefit by playing online. They can play about 10-15 times more hands per hour online with multiple tables and the rake is significantly lower at the higher limits. In addition, they are not necessary have to be professional poker players because in most cases it is enough to acquire simple poker strategy and to know elementary mathematics to win the game. Accessibility Probably the greatest advantage with online poker is its fast accessibility. It is always possible to find a favorite game to play twenty-four hours a day from anywhere in the world, as well as from the comfort of player's home. Once upon a time, a poker fan had to travel long hours in order to get access to poker room, but now no airfare, no hotel room and no bar tab are needed to get access to live poker game. In addition, the accessibility of online poker has speeded up the education process of various poker players. The quickest way to learn poker is actually to read up on basic strategy and play at micro-limits online. Promotions While the practice of free money promotions is quite common in various casinos, online poker rooms have needed to develop new ways to honor faithful customers. The most common way of doing this is through deposit bonuses, where poker player receives a bonus code when placing money into an account. The bonus code adds either a percentage or a set amount of chips to the value of the deposit. Moreover, several online poker rooms employ VIP programs, monthly promotions and referential bonuses to reward loyal players. Clear Pot Odd When you play in a live game, some players find it difficult to keep track of pot odds and determining if they are getting the correct odds to call a bet or not. When you play online, you always know exactly how much money is in the pot. You can easily calculate the pot odds for each decision you have to make. If you are unsure, you can refer to an out chart and even quickly use your calculator to do the math. This is not something you can do sitting at a table with other players. No Physical Action Sitting down in a live game and facing other players can be very intimidating for a new player. Playing online poker resembles video game as you sitting in front of your computer facing a monitor instead of a live person and nobody can see if your hands are shaking because of nerves. On top of all, it is hard to read your opponent by his physical actions, a skill which in right hands turns into a powerful advantage. Since online betting lacks physical players, it takes away the advantage of the old time card sharks who rely on reading your "tells".

About the Author

Jack Reider is writing his PHD on Caesar and Augustus, but also frequents the race track. He runs an online gambling guide to betting and online casinos.

Backbone Of Poker   by David Mclauchlan

Poker Defined: Basically a card game. But poker isn't just a card game - it is many card games. The majority of poker games do share some common features, especially betting in rounds and the ranking of hands. Poker is commonly played in cardrooms (often within casinos) and in private home games. The games played in cardrooms seem to divide into stud games, draw games, and flop games. In home games, however, anything goes, including games that seem to have no reason to be called poker.

When we deal with poker rules, it is understandable that we are talking about the flexible backbone of traditions for playing the poker game. With such idea, it is important to remember that poker is actually a card game in which the poker players gamble into a communal pot during the actual game and the poker player holding the best hand at the end of the betting get the pot.

In such game, the poker rule stands out as the guide or the framework for a successful game. It is noted that during a gambling round, as the poker rule holds, every remaining player in turn may take one of the four actions, which include check, bet or raise, call, and fold. Each of these poker rule moves have its own distinctions. For example, for a poker rule a check refers to a bet of zero that does not drop willingness in the pot. The bet or raise, as the poker rule holds, is a nonzero bet which is greater than the preceding bets in which all of the successive poker players should match or even exceed or else all interest in the pot will be forfeited. For much interest, for a poker rule the call, is also a nonzero bet but according to the poker rule, it is a nonzero bet parallel to a preceding bet which holds a player's interest in the pot. Finally, the fold, for a poker rule, is a surrender of interest in the pot as an answer to another player's bet. This fourth poker rule move is said to be accompanied by the loss of a player's card and previous bets.

The poker game is not that hard to follow, with the poker rule holding its responsibility for the players to play the game successfully. So accordingly, the poker rule holds that the betting typically resumes in a circle until every player has either all bets or folded. It is as well necessary to note that in a poker rule, the various poker games have dissimilar numbers of betting rounds scattered with the replacement or receipt of cards.

Furthermore, the poker rule also holds that in playing the poker game, there is usually a standard of four-suit 52-card deck. Along with such standard of the poker rule, the poker rule admits that a joker or other wild cards may be added. And accordingly, the poker rules holds that the ace normally plays high, but remember that it may sometime play low. Finally, at the showdown, the poker rule maintains that the poker players still remaining compare their hands in accordance to several rankings, which include straight flush, four of a kind, full house, flush, and a lot more. So if you are really interested to play the poker game, always remember the set of poker rules for a much better pleasure.

Poker can be a lot of fun. Please always play with the intention of having fun and leave the heavy gambling to the pros. Many lives have been destroyed because of addiction to gambling.

Famous quote from Legend W. C. Fields: "Trust everyone-and always cut the cards."

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