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The World Series of Poker-in the Beginning

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:42:16 EDT

Benny Binion's dream was to create an event that would attract attention from around the world and this is exactly what he set out to do. Beginning with Johnny Moss, one of the all-time great poker players and considered best in the world at that time, Benny Binion invited all the best poker players to the very first World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

The Benny Binion Legacy

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:39:52 EDT

After five long months of nonstop play, Johnny Moss reportedly ended up taking over 2 million dollars from Nick the Greek town at which point the 57-year-old Nick the Greek coined the famous line, informing Mr. Moss that he would "have to let him go."

Politicians Who Vote against Online Gambling Three Times As Likely to Lose Reelection

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:37:31 EDT

The language of the bill itself is not particularly disturbing to online gamblers and poker players, since it doesn't really matter where the gaming establishment is located, as long as gamblers can log onto the Internet and still play in online poker rooms and casinos, there is little concern

Poker on Television

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:34:28 EDT

Not everyone can be a skilled professional poker player, but we can all live the life precariously through film, television and novels or features based on poker rooms and casinos and the events that transpire there.

Knowing When to Quit at Online Poker

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:29:53 EDT

The list of players who don't know when to quit goes on and on and on. Knowing when to quit is important, even more important than knowing how to play or when to bet.

Tournament Play Versus Cash Game Play

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:36:58 EDT

Cash games are often considered to be the only form of real poker, as it is purely based on skill and cannot be construed as one player having luck or better chances than another.

Know Yourself

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:34:50 EDT

The ability to understand when you have a good or a poor hand is a very valuable skill and players spend a lot of time trying to determine who has what and who is playing what. Understanding how players can understand you is a very critical part of your success as a poker player.

Common Poker Mistakes

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:26:54 EDT

The mistake that new players make too often is getting excited when they get a good hand. Once you get a tremendously good hand it is very tempting to go all in and do all other manner of crazy behavior to maximize on the strength of your hand

World Series of Poker History-How the Game Got Started

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:24:30 EDT

The 2006 World Series of poker broke all kinds of world records. 8773 players competed in no limit Texas Holdem for the largest prize at that time, the 12 million dollar championship purse.

Playing in Poker Tournaments

no@spam.com (Justin Stewart) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:20:20 EDT

The Internet is full of online poker rooms and tournaments that host large events and gaming extravaganzas of this type. Gaining entry to these events is far easier than the traditional brick and mortar off-line gaming establishment or poker room, as gamers can simply sign up at online poker rooms for a place at the table when the tournament starts.