September, 2010

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Poker Patter 2
The 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.

Guide To Ante Post Sports Betting
If you've ever heard the sports betting term "Ante Post" and wondered exactly what it meant, then look no further our guide to ante post betting.

Download vs Non-Download Casinos
These days, most online casinos offer their games in two separate formats; as downloadable software, or in an online form where you play the games using your browser. Newcomers to internet gambling should read on, in order to learn about the differences between the two and their relative pros and cons.

Finding Value in Satellites
At this moment in time, practically every poker site is tempting their clientele with gateways to multi-million dollar competitions such as the WSOP, SCOOP and ECOOP, but are they really as valuable to a player as they seem? If you were to win (say) a $50 qualifier to one of the big finals, would you not have been better off taking the $10.000 prize and then deciding what you would like to do with the money?

Gambling A To Z: P
In the latest instalment of our "A to Z of Gambling" series, concerning the letter "P", we will take a look at three popular gambling games - Poker, Punto Banco and, erm... slot machines! Read on, and all will become clear!

Moving from Hold'em to Omaha
If you’re bored of playing Texas Hold’em poker and are looking to try learning a different form of the game, Omaha might be an interesting place to start. Many players that are looking to broaden their poker horizons start out with Omaha as their first alternative to Hold’em, due to the similarity in structure, but don’t be fooled into thinking that the game requires similar tactics.

The Five Best Casino Wagers - Part One
Casinos offer a wide variety of games and bets, regardless of whether we’re talking about a real, bricks and mortar building or an online casino, such as Bet365. All of the games found on the casino floor will have the odds stacked against the player, but some bets will be less damaging to your bankroll than others. In this series, we take a look at the five casino bets with the lowest house edge.