Tournament Poker Basics and Advanced Strategies (cont)
Another advanced strategy that most experienced tournament participants understand is the gap concept. The basic principle with this strategy is that it usually takes a much stronger hand to call a...
View ArticleDo Online Poker Tells Really Exist?
You’ve got the skills, you’ve chosen your poker room, and you’ve got the best attitude ever. Now what? You’re definitely ready to play online poker, but what if the other more experienced players can...
View ArticleCould You Play Online Poker For A Living?
If you’re that much of a poker enthusiast, you have to admit it, one of your lifelong dreams is surely to play poker for a living. Come to think of it, almost everyone in this entire world has a...
View ArticlePoker Tables – What Do You Do?
So you got yourself a nice set of poker chips. Now what, do you think you’re ready for your home game? Before you can actually start your home game, you need another vital piece of equipment – the...
View ArticleHow To Build Your Own Poker Table
Earlier on I was talking about different kinds of poker tables. For those of you who are quite handy with a hammer, a saw, nails and that sort of stuff, you’d probably like it better if you had to make...
View ArticlePoker – It’s All About The Attitude!
…and learning to adapt to the situation. Those who hold the idea that poker is all about luck could not be more wrong. Neither are those who say that it’s all about skill. Playing poker is a mixture of...
View ArticleThe Life Of Stu Ungar (Part 1)
He was called “Stuey the Kid”, and was one of the best poker and gin rummy players in history. Unfortunately, his skill at the tables was matched only by a string of poor personal decisions that left...
View ArticleThe Life Of Stu Ungar (Part 2)
Stuey the Kid (also called Stu Ungar) was one of the best poker players in history. However, his interest in poker was actually prompted by his genius in gin rummy. He was so good that casinos banned...
View ArticleThe Life Of Stu Ungar (Part 3)
Stu Ungar was a gambling prodigy: breaking records, defeating champions, and becoming the best at every card game he ever played. However, his private life was in shambles. His father died when he was...
View ArticleHow To Find The Right Poker Room
So you’ve decided to try out your career in online poker. Before you actually embark on your journey, you should think about where to start it. There are a multitude of online casinos and online poker...
View ArticleMy Baddest Poker Beat Ever!
We’ve all been there – having that one hand that you’re sure you’re going to win with so you say the three words every person at the table chasing hates to hear, “I’M ALL IN!”. Well I’m sure you all...
View ArticleThe Worst Starting Hands In Texas Hold’em
In my last few articles I’ve taken a break from hands, raising, and other poker terminology. It’s high time that we get back on track. I just realized that after I posted my previous article on...
View ArticleMistakes Even Advanced Poker Players Make
Just because you’re an advanced poker player doesn’t mean that you’re not bound to make mistakes once in a while. Poker players are human after all. Yet knowing what possible mistakes you can make will...
View ArticlePoker Pros Speak Out About The Gambling Ban
Soon after the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act was signed, professional poker players from the US and Canada started to make their feelings known. Their reactions ranged from disbelief, to defiant, to...
View ArticleHow To Play Video Poker
Though Texas Hold ‘Em undoubtedly holds the top position when it comes to popularity these days (thanks to the World Series of Poker mainly), there is no doubt that video poker is one of the most loved...
View ArticleORAC – The World’s First Poker Bot
Anyone who is into poker bots will probably know exactly what I’m talking about here, because ORAC was the first ever attempt at a poker bot. Created by Mike “Mad Genius” Caro in 1984, this poker bot...
View ArticleWhat Are Sit And Go Poker Tournaments?
Sit and Go tournaments have become one of the most popular ways of playing Texas Hold ‘Em Poker today. Both offline and online, Sit and Go tournaments are played by countless players. So what exactly...
View ArticlePlaying Shorthanded In Texas Hold ‘em Poker
When you watch poker games on TV, such as the World Series of Poker, you normally see them starting out with ten players. However, as the game progresses, players get eliminated and the numbers around...
View ArticleVideo Poker Tips – Getting Started
Video poker is admittedly one of the most attractive features in many casinos – both online and offline. Who can easily resist all those brightly colored flashing lights and the large signs predicting...
View ArticleTexas Hold ‘em Starting Hands
Despite the waves that the US Congress Bill has been making, online gamblers all over are still feeling hopeful that somehow this mess will be sorted out. As the saying goes, life goes on… A friend of...
View ArticleThe Unlawful Internet Gambling Act (still sucks!)
Years after the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act was first introduced to the public, there is still a general pervading sense of hope within the poker community in the United States. Despite the events...
View ArticleTop 5 Online Poker Tells From The Pros!
Everyone knows that about poker “tells”. You know, the scratch to the nose, the clearing of the throat, or lean back in the chair that may give away the strength (or lack thereof) of your hand at...
View ArticleWatch For Exciting Poker Product Reviews!
10,000 And that’s probably a conservative estimate! There are literally thousands of Poker Products, eBooks, Calculators, Bots, Software, Tables, Services, banks, chips and more. Whether you’re a pro,...
View ArticleReview: MUST-HAVE – “The Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide: Tournament Edition”
Okay, if I’m going to start reviewing products, I want to make sure I start with a good one. No, the best one. It’s a book. Plain and simple. An yes, it’s a real book. I like certain eBooks, but a lot...
View ArticleSPECIAL DEAL: Win-A-Day Casino! 30% BONUS BLITZ March 26-27!
Listen up SmokePoker.com fans! You no longer have to beware the Ides of March!” The Win-A-Day Bonus Blitz is here! … Okay, that was a bit cheezy. Not withstanding a bad historical reference to...
View ArticleSMOKEPOKER SPECIAL: WOW! HOT! Titan Poker + Free Gift!
I’ve arm-twisted my good friends at Titan Poker to offer me something truly special for my valued SmokePoker.com members and visitors! If you type titanpoker.com in your address bar you’ll get their...
View ArticleYou Got To Know When To Hold ‘em, Know When To Fold ‘em…
Ah… the timeless country sounds of singer Kenny Rogers. He was right. You do have to know when to hold your hand and definitely when to fold it. I’m dedicating this post to the art of the fold. Yup,...
View ArticleSPECIAL DEAL: Do the Easter Hop! April Bonus at Slotland/Win-A-Day!
The Easter Bunny has dropped some lovely goodies courtesy of Slotland/Win A Day! If you want a break from the poker tables, now is the best time to get some good deals on the virtual slot machines at...
View ArticleReview: Is MagicHoldem Poker Odds Calculator really magic?
When online poker first became popular, I played… and lost… and play again… and lost again. I admit I wasn’t very good. I mean, sure, I knew how to play as far as the basics go but I just never...
View ArticleDo You Play Online Poker In The Evening? If So, Read This!
Tick-tock-tick-tock… Do you ever think about WHEN you play online poker? What if I told you there’s a lot more money to be made (or lost) simply because of the time of day you play online poker?...
View ArticleReview: 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...
View ArticleForget 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.....
View ArticleDo 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...
View ArticlePlaying 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...
View ArticleWhat’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...
View ArticleSPECIAL 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...
View ArticleWSOP 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...
View ArticleSPECIAL 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...
View ArticlePoker 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...
View ArticleReview: 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...
View ArticleReview: 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...
View ArticleInterview With Poker Calculator Creator & CEO (& How To Get Your Free Poker...
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...
View ArticleOmaha 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...
View ArticleWant 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...
View ArticlePlaying 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleUSA 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 –...
View ArticleSmokePoker 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...
View ArticleBleak 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...
View ArticleDefending Blinds Doesn’t Mean A Blind Defense
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...
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