Poker has become the most fashionable card game around, mainly due to the rise of online poker.  The online game has become hugely popular among people from all over the world.  The same rules are used for online poker as for those used in a normal game as played in a casino, though there are [...]

Poker is one of the most popular card games played either online or in casinos. It has become a particular favourite for its combination of skill, emotional intelligence and element of chance. There are two ways to win a game of poker, either by having the best hand or by convincing the other players that [...]

When taking part in any game the main goal is to win, and Texas Hold’em is no different.  There are numerous websites available that offer everything from multiple table tournaments to regular single table ‘sit and go’ events.  Whether playing in a casino or online, there are some aspects of the game that can help [...]

Poker is one of the most popular gambling games around the world. With a simple premise and numerous varieties, poker has flourished in casinos, at casual gatherings of friends and in televised tournaments. With the advent of the internet and online gaming, poker has thrived on the web. For poker lovers, the online version can [...]

This type of poker, as the name implies, is played on a machine with buttons and a monitor where the game is displayed.  Some people found it easier and less intimidating to play this version of the game as opposed to playing at a poker table in a casino.  After inserting the credits in the [...]

This is one of the best ways to start learning poker rules, whether or not the individual goes on to play video poker, online poker or just keeps it between friends at home. Each player is dealt five cards, face down and checks to see what they have been dealt. The dealer then asks each [...]

It seems like everywhere you look, when people play or refer to poker, they are playing Texas Hold ‘Em. As a dealer, it is your job to know the best way to approach the game. Here are some tips to help you out. Shuffling Here you have a choice. You can either use what is [...]

Many players can find Omaha Hi-Lo (also referred to as Omaha Split) confusing during their first foray into this variation of poker. It’s important that players familiarise themselves with the rules before they start playing in order to avoid unnecessary losses. First off, the game is usually played in a set limit or pot limit [...]

Reading people’s tells – the subconscious facial expressions and movements that tell you if their hand is good or bad.  If you are sitting around a table this is easy but, surprisingly, it is still possible to read your opponents even if you are playing online and cannot see them.  Try these suggestions to try [...]

Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker game in the world at the present time.  Its meteoric rise can mainly be attributed to poker being increasingly broadcast on TV, which popularised Texas Hold’em as the game of choice.  As a result, it is the most commonly played game both online and in bricks and mortar [...]