Archive for September, 2008

World Series of Poker

The World Series of Poker is the biggest tournament in the poker industry and also has the biggest prize pots.This is a tournament which occurs each year when the best poker players meet up and play each other for a winner takes all pot of over $3 million. Of course when the pot is so large then the entry fee is also fairly hefty, $10,000. You can however qualify to play far cheaper than this by playing your way though the many satellite tournaments which are associated with the WSOP.

An even better way to qualify is through the poker rooms listed below who reward the winners of their own tournaments with places on the WSOP including free plane tickets, hotel etc!

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World Poker Tour

The World Poker Tour (WPT), which is also referred to as “Destination Bellagio”, is amongst the largest poker tournaments in the world. The WPT is shown as a TV series shown every week which culminates in a grand finale. It is very easy to participate, all you need to do is to buy yourself a seat and start competing with the worlds elite. If you don’t have enough cash to buy yourself a seat then you can get a place though one of the many satellite tournaments where the entry fee is much smaller.

But without a doubt the best way to get a seat is to win one absolutely free by playing and winning one. This is an excellent way to gain a seat as by playing in these poker rooms you will also build up the necessary skills and experience required in the big tournaments.

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Casino and Poker Room Payment Methods

In this article we have listed the most popular payment methods accepted by online casinos and poker rooms with a short explanation of each. You will see a lot more payment methods listed on various casinos but many of these are only available to US or Canadian citizens, but on this page i have focused solely on the methods available to UK citizens. If you want to know more about a particular payment method click on the link for more info and also if you want to register with them. Continue Reading »

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Casino Expressions

Action - This is the amount of money wagered or ‘put into action’ by a player during the entire playing session.

Bankroll - This is the total gambling money a player has available.

Barred - This is the same as being Banned. It means that the player is no longer allowed to enter the casino premises for an indefinite time period. Continue Reading »

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Game Rules for Video Poker

Video Poker is essentially draw poker but in a slot machine format. After placing a bet players choose to either Hold or Discard from the five cards dealt and get a second deal, or to stand with the dealt hand. It has very quickly become the most popular game of chance amongst casino players in the US. In a recent survey in Las Vegas eighty percent of people questioned said that they regularly played video poker. Continue Reading »

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Game Rules for Slots

Slots are a lot of fun and are easy to play. There aren’t really any particular rules which you need to be to concerned with. The chief object in slots is to hit the jackpot. To start simply drop a coin into the slot and pull the handle. A jackpot will be signaled by lights and ringing bells. If you have any queries about how to play you can ask for help from one of the slot attendants. Continue Reading »

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Poker - General Game Rules

Poker originates out of the old Wild West saloons and probably has the greatest number of variants. It is different from a Casino in that the players are playing against other players and not the dealer as in Blackjack or Baccarat for example. Poker is also a far more complex game with all the psychology involved not least surrounding the art of bluffing. Continue Reading »

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Keno Game Rules

Keno is in many ways like Lotto. It originates from China where it started many years ago. In the mid 1800’s it was brought to the USA by the Chinese immigrants who worked in the mines and on the railroads. It’s a popular game and is extremely easy to play. The huge attraction with Keno is that it offers the possibility of winning huge payouts for relatively small wagers. Continue Reading »

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