Regardless of how tight a player you are, in poker you are forced to put money in the middle twice every orbit (if we’re talking about community card games, but there are compulsory bets in each and every poker variant regardless of its exact rules). It is therefore quite natural that dropping your compulsory bets… Continue reading Defending Blinds Doesn’t Mean A Blind Defense
Bleak House: The State Of Online Poker Today
There is no denying the fact that online poker in general has seen quite a bit of a downturn and that its problems started with the 2006 UIGEA, signed into law by then-President George W. Bush. There probably are online poker operators who will tell you that they’re doing better than ever, there are however… Continue reading Bleak House: The State Of Online Poker Today
SmokePoker Exclusive: 15% Off Coupon For Online Poker Bot Version 4
It’s not easy to find good online poker bot software. Let’s face it. Poker rooms aren’t thrilled with the idea of players setting up their bots to automate their turn at the table and watch over time as their cash starts to stack up! And while there are a ton of online poker bots,… Continue reading SmokePoker Exclusive: 15% Off Coupon For Online Poker Bot Version 4
USA vs. Online Poker
Has the sun set on online poker in the US? The United States is still the largest and most prosperous online consumer base despite the rising fortunes of emerging markets. Yet, online poker – considered gambling and subject to similar restrictions and regulations – is having some major credibility issues in the good ol’ USofA.… Continue reading USA vs. Online Poker
What To Do After A Big Win
You would not think that winning a poker tournament or having a series of substantial wins at the cash game tables could have a negative effect on your game and psyche but often winning big can be worse for a poker player than losing, but only if they handle the big win in the incorrect… Continue reading What To Do After A Big Win
Playing Poker In Europe
When the United States passed the UIGEA, limiting the ability of Americans to play online poker, some feared that the poker boom would go bust. However, fortunately for video poker online, tons of European players poured in to pick up the slack. While poker has been around in Europe for many years, its growth over… Continue reading Playing Poker In Europe
Want To Win A Shoot Out? DON’T Play Poker!
I’ve been playing some multi-stage Texas Hold’em shoot-out poker tournaments lately. More importantly, I’ve been winning many of them! It occurred to me that the reason I was doing so well at these tournaments was that I was employing different strategies and altering my game play accordingly to adjust to the new playing environment. I… Continue reading Want To Win A Shoot Out? DON’T Play Poker!
Omaha Poker is a Challenging Game
If you’re used to playing Texas Hold’em and have tried playing Omaha or Omaha High Low, you’ve found that you’ve had to adjust your thinking. Although Omaha is sometimes called Omaha Hold’em due to the fact that as in Texas Hold’em you are given hole cards and share five community cards, the games are really… Continue reading Omaha Poker is a Challenging Game
Interview With Poker Calculator Creator & CEO (& How To Get Your Free Poker Calculator!)
23 x 12 = 276. How did I know the answer to that? I just popped it into my handy calculator and –POOF- out came the answer. Now imagine being able to so the same thing but for your pocket cards in your next Texas Hold’em game? I recently got a hold of an amazing… Continue reading Interview With Poker Calculator Creator & CEO (& How To Get Your Free Poker Calculator!)
Review: You Only KNOW Poker When You Can QUOTE It! Fun Poker Quotes Book
You learn the game. You play the game. You play the game online. You watch it on television. You may even read instructional books or pro player biographies. But have you ever imagined being able to quote poker? Or rather dish out famous poker quotations and quips? I admit I never really considered anyone would… Continue reading Review: You Only KNOW Poker When You Can QUOTE It! Fun Poker Quotes Book
Review: The Poker Pen IS Mightier Than The Sword!
I usually get a lot of digital products like poker bots, poker calculators, etc. that intrepid gaming programmers want me to test out and review. But occasionally, someone mails me a physical poker-related product to review. A few days ago, I received just such an item that really excited me. It’s not a poker-related product… Continue reading Review: The Poker Pen IS Mightier Than The Sword!
Poker News! Zynga’s PokerBuddy, Full Tilt in France, & More
It’s been a while since I’ve done a News post at SmokePoker.com. So I thought I’d catch up with a few tidbits that have come my way that affect your online poker play world. Here’s what’s new! ZYNGA (Facebook) Poker The good folks over at EV-plus have spend the last 2 years developing what I… Continue reading Poker News! Zynga’s PokerBuddy, Full Tilt in France, & More
SPECIAL DEAL: Free Poker Secrets Cheats E-Book Download! No strings Attached!
I had the good fortune of falling upon a source for this free e-book entitled Online Texas Holedem Secrets Cheats Revealed. In the pantheon of online poker e-books, there are really just a few worth mentioning. This is one of them. It’s a great read with a lot of interesting insights, tips, and strategies specifically… Continue reading SPECIAL DEAL: Free Poker Secrets Cheats E-Book Download! No strings Attached!
WSOP Update: From The Euro Partners Team
I got this in my inbox. I thought I would share with you all. Titan Poker is looking good after their facelift. I like to see amateurs from the online poker playing world doing well in the WSOP and this is no exception… _____________ Day 5 of WSOP Main Event and Titan Poker Delegation Still… Continue reading WSOP Update: From The Euro Partners Team
SPECIAL DEAL: Slotland Announces Brand New Game + Promos
I don’t often promote non-poker related deals. But I’ve always found Slotland lucky for me. I think their simple interface and lots of video slot machine options is part of the reason. I’ve also always had good luck here compared to other video slots sites (yes, it’s possible to win money on video slots… sometimes… Continue reading SPECIAL DEAL: Slotland Announces Brand New Game + Promos
What’s the Best Deal on a Poker Chip Set?
So you’re looking for a good poker chip set but are a bit overwhelmed with all the options out there? For starters, you’re likely looking to have a decent set for your home game and not likely looking at starting a casino or anything. That’s a good thing. Poker chips can vary from pennies per… Continue reading What’s the Best Deal on a Poker Chip Set?
Playing Online Poker… To Make Money!
When I started playing poker online, I never really gave much thought to making serious money through it. I enjoyed the fact that I could play the game I love any time of day, any day of the week and always find active players to play against. It sure beat playing poker on my old… Continue reading Playing Online Poker… To Make Money!
Do you know the WORST Starting Hands in Online Poker?
I see so many articles and sources showing off the best starting hands in poker (Texas Hold’Em). There isn’t a poker place you can go to online or offline that will showcase the pocket cards that you can safely play. And I’ll admit it. I’ve certainly contributed my fair share of articles regarding this area… Continue reading Do you know the WORST Starting Hands in Online Poker?
Forget No-Limit Hold’Em! Learn The Secret to Dominating “Limit” Poker
There are many differences between limit and no-limit poker. Many no-limit players have difficulty gearing down for limit play, and limit players lack the courage and feel needed for no-limit games.. Many of the high-powered strategies that are available to the aggressive no-limit player can’t be used to great advantage in limit. Specifically bluffing and… Continue reading Forget No-Limit Hold’Em! Learn The Secret to Dominating “Limit” Poker
Review: Plenty O’Fish in the Mansion Poker Sea!
If you’re looking to make some serious money playing online poker, there is no doubt you’ll want to check out Mansion Poker. Why Mansion Poker? Mansion Poker probably one of the most popular and fastest growing online poker sites that is part of the iPoker network. It started out as a title sponsor for the… Continue reading Review: Plenty O’Fish in the Mansion Poker Sea!