Author: moDtheGod

I fell into the world of gambling whilst studying politics at
university. After discovering poker online, I formed the university’s
poker society which I chaired for three years. By the end of my time
there, I still had no idea what I wanted to do career-wise and ended
up working in a branch of William Hill, quickly working my way up the
ladder before moving to London to work for a fledgling sports betting
company, where amongst other things, I work primarily as an odds
compiler. In my spare time I write about all forms of gambling, I
regularly attend horse race meetings and follow my beloved Sheffield
United up and down the country – somebody has to…

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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?

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.

American vs European Roulette - What's The Difference?
Roulette wheels are a staple of the casino environment wherever you are in the world, but did you know that there is a fundamental and important difference between roulette wheels found in Europe and those in North America?

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!

Blackjack Strategy: Six Common Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes, but as gamblers, we should always be looking to learn from them and avoid making them again in future. Every mistake harms our bankroll, so strive to eliminate them from your game. Here are six of the most common blackjack mistakes - watch for them and if you see them in your own game, do something about it!

Leveraging Bets in No Limit Hold'em
Bet leveraging is a technique used by many of the top poker professionals to initially imply that they have a good hand, and then follow it up with hard chips if they have to. It is a strategy that will add incredible value to your game, as it should win you a lot more hands whilst reducing the potential risks that you may have to take.

Flopping Two Pair
Flopping two pair in No Limit Hold’em is a great feeling and it is definitely a hand you want to play aggressively, but it is important to remember that not all flopped two pair holdings are the same.