Gambling A To Z: BIt's time for part two of the Gambling A to Z, which is of course the letter "B". In each of our A to Z articles, we take a look at topics related to gambling and today, the subjects are "Bad Beat", "Blackjack" and "Blinds".
Moving From Play Money to Real Money GamesMaking the transition from the practise tables to the real cash games at an online poker room can be a big shock for many people. The play-chip games cannot have prepared you for the difference in ability between those playing for money and those playing for fun, irrespective of how well you did when you were learning the game.
The Gap ConceptIntroduced by professional poker player and author David Sklansky in his book “Tournament Poker For Advanced Players”, the “Gap Concept” is an important principle to understand in order to improve as a poker player, particularly in tournaments.
Double Hold'em - Basic Strategy Part 1If you’re looking to get involved in PartyPoker’s new game “Double Hold’em”, but aren’t sure where to start, then look no further. Here is the first part of our basic strategy guide for this innovative Texas Hold’em poker variant.
Identifying Betting ValueThe term 'Value' is used incessantly in the world of betting. Bookmakers, pundits, tipsters and punters all mention it throughout their respective betting operations – but what defines 'Value' and why should every serious bettor make spotting value their aim? This article explains what represents good value, and how important the concept is. Read on to find out more...
Three Card Poker TipsThree Card Poker is a very common online casino game - you may know it as “Three Card Brag” or “Casino Brag” – and is played “live” frequently in casinos in the States. It can be one of the most lucrative games for casinos, depending on the payout table used, but also offers the possibility for system players to make a profit once you are aware of the odds of winning.
Poker Patter 2The second part of “Poker Patter”, a look at the colourful vocabulary of the poker table, covers some of the obscure and humorous nicknames assigned to Texas Hold’em hands. If you ever found yourself wondering why your opponent was talking about his “Flat Tyre” in the middle of a hand, you might not have realised he wasn’t referring to his car. Perhaps you were confused as to why the rest of the table suddenly started talking about tennis, after a player showed her AK? Read on, as the murky vocabulary of the poker table becomes that little bit clearer.
