New Articles for June 19, 2006

The Game of Poker: An Introduction
By Shell Gellner

Read an introduction to the game of poker including basics about strategy, betting and online poker.

Poker Blaghers
By Murphy James

Poker bloggers often become poker blahgers with stories like, I went to Vegas, got drunk, lost my ass, broke up with my girlfriend, here's how I played every stinking hand, and I'm going back next week.   Is there a country song in there or what?

How To Spot Poker Tells
By Keith Londrie

Though poker is a game of chance, and your game is as good as your hand, there are ways to get the most out of your hand even with a bad hand.   Though this hand won't likely win the game, it will help you become a better player.

Poker Betting for Beginners
By Peter Portero

Don't know the difference between call and raise? Wondering whose ante everyone keeps referring to? These are all basic betting terms in poker, and you'll need to know about them if you want to play the game.

Poker: Table Talk
By Murphy James

There is so much poker on TV that producers are looking for something new, something interesting. How about table talk? Trash your opponents? Scream obscenities? Fall off the chair? What ever happened to Nice hand there, buddy?

Great Poker Quotes
By Murphy James

Read 'em and weep. All you need is a chip and a chair. Shuffle up and deal. Great quotes from the literature of poker.

Top 5 Poker Movies
By Murphy James

The movies love cheatin' stories so they love scripts that involve cheating in poker.

Poker Playin' Movie Stars
By Murphy James

Spiderman plays. So does The Aviator. So does Angelina Jolie's beau, Brad you-know-who. But you gotta shell out big bucks if you fancy yourself being invited to a home game in Hollywood where the stars hold 'em and fold 'em.

Four of Poker's Nice Guys
By David Walker

Here is a rundown of four of the more well known nice guys of the game. However, when you are at the table all bets are off and it's no more Mr. Nice Guy until they have put you out of the competition!

Which Type of Poker are You Best at?
By Roger Wembley

You might be better at one type of poker over another. Learn here which one might be your best bet.

Professional Poker Player Skills
By Ryan Tenney

Poker can be a really fun game. Learn the closely guarded poker skills today.

Classifications of Poker Players
By Ryan Tenney

Knowing your opponents is one of the best things a poker player can do.   Learn about the different players' styles right here.

Poker Bluffing: Do You know Why It's Not So Effective Online?
By Sacha Tarkovsky

Here are significant differences between poker bluffing in a live game and online. In fact, bluffing is much more effective offline due to the environment the game is played in.

Are You Interested In Playing Poker?
By Roger Wembley

Do you like poker? Do you want to win big? Learn about it here.

Poker Tell Tale Signs
By Linda Harrison

How can you figure out your opponent's hand? Look closely and you will notice twitches that reveal the strength of his hand.

Let It Ride Poker
By Mike Petryshyn

Let it ride is a poker variation. The object of the game is to get a pair of 10s or better using three cards dealt to the player and two community cards given to the dealer. In this game everyone plays against the casino.

Poker in the Sky?
By Lindsay Kaplan

Poker is now being taken to a new level, coming to USA airlines for those inclined to learn about poker while being in the air.

Badugi Poker: An Introduction
By David Walker

Badugi Poker is gaining ground like Texas Hold'em did in the beginning, but until the hysteria surrounding Hold'em dies down there isn't much room for Badugi yet.

Defending Your Blinds in Poker
By Kyle Healey

Some players will not let you check your bb if all other players have folded around to the dealer button or small blind. Some players often raise every time to try to steal the blinds and remain the aggressor.

Poker Freerolls and their Benefits
By Kyle Healey

Intro to poker freerolls.

Poker Pitfalls to Avoid
By John Finney

Of course, no one plans on losing, there would be no point to do that, but still here are some things to do if you plan that. Or better said, things not to do ever in poker if you don't want to lose a lot of hands.

Making Money as a Poker Player
By John Finney

When a common person that never entered the world of true poker thinks of it, the last thoughts that will pass through his mind will be strategies and discipline.