Casinos 2009 » World Series of Poker http://www.casinos2009.com online Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:28:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Casino games: Poker recognition http://www.casinos2009.com/casino/casino-games-poker-recognition.html http://www.casinos2009.com/casino/casino-games-poker-recognition.html#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:29:41 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=978 In the tournament took part six players who have been competing during seven days in gambling of different kinds of poker. A champion was determined by voting and that was Johnny Moss. This tournament provoked a poker boom among people and attracted more audience. Many people expressed their will to take part in the next similar tournament. Binion took decision to continue organizing such tournaments and united them under the name World Series of Poker (WSOP). Every year the number of WSOP participants grew in geometric progression. If in 1971 the number of participants made 14 persons, in 2004 it made 1700, in 2005 – 5800, in 2006 – 8900 and in 2007 – over 6 300.

WSOP is the greatest tournament but besides that a great number of the other attractive and popular tournaments took place in Paris, London, Vienna, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Moscow etc.

Poker was given a powerful incentive in development and popularization in the 90s of the past century with development of the internet network and appearance of on-line poker rooms. Poker turned to be the most pertinent and the most interesting gamble for millions of users all over the world. Poker fever in Internet is still going on. Mostly thanks to internet a number of people willing to compete in “live” tournaments, clubs is growing by leaps and bounds. And now nobody is surprised by the fact that the winners of prestigious poker competitions are skillful casino players experienced in online poker room games.

Today poker is no more a gambling, it turned into a popular socially important phenomenon. Thus, according to the data of the American Gambling Association in 2005 the number of people willing to play poker made 35% of the US population aging from 21 to 39, 18% of the US population aging from 40 to 49, 15% of the US population aging from 50 to 64, 11% of the US population aging over 65. In conformity with the results of the polls by the Association for most of this people poker is more than a gamble, it turned into a way of communication, a nice leisure.

Poker became largely covered by many medias. Popularity of the gamble in the modern world lets co-exist a dozen specialized magazines dedicated exclusively to poker , online poker rooms, poker players, poker strategies. The most popular of them are the magazines “Poker Europa”, “Card Player”, “Poker Magazine”, “Bluff”, “Woman Poker Player” etc. The last few years were marked by a burst of poker. Poker turned to be extremely entertaining sport gamble.

]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/casino/casino-games-poker-recognition.html/feed 0 World Series of Poker http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/world-series-of-poker.html http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/world-series-of-poker.html#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:57:49 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=942 The World Series of Poker is the most anticipated and crowning event in the world of poker. It wasn’t a fad that was made to be televised into some sort of fashion. It was quality poker.

Back in the day, men smoked cigars and sipped whisky while eyeing up their opponents. It was a game made for men like Nicolas Dandolos, commonly referred to as Nick the Greek, and Benny Binion. These two were champion gamblers and poker players back during the 1940s. It was no wonder then when Nick the Greek approached Binion to set up a world class match. Nick challenged the supposed champion of all poker players, Johnny Moss.

Binion agreed to the plan and he set up the match between Dandolos and Moss. There was one exception though, Binion made sure to attract as much attention to the event as possible by holding it in public. It was to be on public display and seen as a marathon. After five long months of discussion and compromises, all parties agreed to continue with the match. Thus, the World Series of Poker was born in 1949. It was a grueling event where the players only took breaks to catch up on sleep. Moss came out on top and reportedly took home around $2 million in cash, nearly an entire casino’s worth in 1949.

Nearly 21 years later, Binion decided to try his hand with the WSOP again. It was 1970, and this time he officially deemed it the WSOP. And once again, Johnny Moss did what he does best and walked away with the pot.

By now Binion knew he had something particularly special in the poker world. He continued the World Series of Poker yearly from then on. By 1982, there were 104 top poker players signed up for the WSOP. Now in 2006, at the height of the poker craze, everyone believes he or she is the next gift to poker. Last year, there were 5,619 people entered into the main event. This year, the numbers are predicted to be over 8,000 entrants. The size of the WSOP has changed, but the quality has not. It is the biggest, most anticipated poker tournament for any poker player.

]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/world-series-of-poker.html/feed 0 Improve Your Heads Up Poker Play http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/improve-your-heads-up-poker-play.html http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/improve-your-heads-up-poker-play.html#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:07:14 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=923 Hopefully by now you have got a good read on the player, their tendencies, strengths and weaknesses. However, it may be important to know that poker players often switch modes when it comes down to heads up play. A poker players heads up play may be completely different than their regular play. Here are some tips to help you improve your heads up Texas Hold’em poker strategy.

1 – An Ace in the Hole

The 1 rule of heads up poker play is that when you have an ace as a hole card you will usually be in a dominant position pre flop. You should then raise/re-raise strong to see what the opponent’s reaction will be. Often times an opponent will fold (depending on the specific style of the poker player) for fear of the ace or a pocket pair. Sometimes you may get called but remember, in heads up poker players have a tendency to make loose calls. Odds are you will still be in a dominant position.

2 – Lower Your Expectations

While playing heads up Texas Hold’em poker, chances are that you cannot afford to wait on a good hand. A quality hand in heads up poker is not the same as when playing with a bigger group. You may have to settle with J-6 offsuit and just see what happens. The odds are that many times your opponent will have a bad looking hand as well.

3 – Try To Pick Up A Betting Pattern

Many poker players have an extremely difficult time playing heads up. Some collapse under the pressure and others become painstakingly obvious in how they bet in heads up. Make sure you keep an eye on your opponents betting habits. Every now and then you may want to call a hand that you know your probably beat in just to see what the opponent has. If you can pick up an opponents betting habits it’s almost as if they are showing you their hands.

4 – Mix Up Your Play

Even if you are not getting the best of cards you must always try to mix up your play to throw your opponent off your scent. Raise with 9-4 suited. Call with A-3 offsuit. This way your opponent cannot pick up a good betting pattern from you. Many poker players are not great when it comes to heads up play. By throwing your opponent off your scent it possible that he/she will be enticed into making a careless all-in call. All it takes is one big mistake in heads up play and you’ll have your opponent right where you want them.

5 – Don’t Over Do the “All-In” Call

Please do not go over board going all-in. This is like leaving your hand up to fate. There is some luck involved in poker but you don’t want to just get by on being lucky.

]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/improve-your-heads-up-poker-play.html/feed 0 5 Tips For Video Poker http://www.casinos2009.com/video-poker/5-tips-for-video-poker.html http://www.casinos2009.com/video-poker/5-tips-for-video-poker.html#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:02:55 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=921 In this article we’ll discuss some of the things every video poker player should be doing, regardless of their game play strategy.

1. Only Play At Full Pay Machines

One of the smartest things any potential video poker player can do is to check the payout schedule before he or she starts playing. The payout schedule tells you how much you’ll be paid for each winning hand. In a Jacks or Better Video Poker game 9/6 is considered full pay. That simply means that 9 coins are paid out for a Full House and 6 coins are paid out for a Flush. Many casinos pay out less then 9/6, meaning that in the long run, you’ll simply win less money.

2. Always Play Max Coins

A Mistake many novice players make is to play fewer coins, thinking this will keep them in the game longer. The problem with that theory is many machines will give you proportionately more coins for hitting a Royal Flush with max coins then they will for hitting with less then the max. If you’re worried about going through your bankroll too quickly, play at a low coin size. Or, if you’re really not sure how to play, us a play for free version of the game until you’ve gotten your feet wet.

3. Plan How Much You’re Willing To Lose –And Stick To It.

There is a lot of luck involved in winning Video Poker. Unfortunately, too many players keep pumping coins into the machine, thinking their luck is bound to change. Successful players know that some days you have it and some you don’t. Before you start playing, have a set amount that you’re willing to lose, once that money is gone quit playing.

4. Take Your Time

Video poker is a game of man against machine. Always remember that there is no time limit. Make sure that you carefully review your cards, with each hand. Take as much time as you need, no one is waiting for you so don’t feel pressured to make your move. Don’t hit that draw button until you’re ready.

5. Take advantage of the “Play for Free” Games

Novice players need experience; obviously the best way to gain experience is to play. Fortunately, many online casinos offer “Play for free” versions of some maybe even all of their video poker versions.

]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/video-poker/5-tips-for-video-poker.html/feed 0 Online Poker Rooms http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/online-poker-rooms.html http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/online-poker-rooms.html#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:50:03 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=911 Since online poker games have gained a widespread popularity, hundreds of online poker room has sprouted. From providing the basic software for learning online poker to providing the best online poker room and service, here is the list for the top ten online poker rooms.

1. Party Poker – with the highest rating 8.20, this is one of the best online poker room in the Internet. This online poker room boasts of features like monthly $5,000 backdoor free money roll for the new users, exclusive surprise reload bonuses for online poker room players, world’s largest online poker room, with more than 35% of the market, has online poker room software that supports side bets, the game of black jack, and deal making, online poker room membership referral program, a chance to join the online poker room tournaments .

2. Titan Poker – the second highest ranking online poker room. This online poker room offers a $600 sign-up bonus for the PokerListings users, $1,000 weekly free money rolls, jackpot Sit’N'Go tournaments, accommodates multi currency options, has a full screen option and player notes features with real-time game history.

3. Pacific Poker – the third ranking online poker site that features a $45,000 WSOP combo for the PokerListings.com players, a $100 bonus for every 60% deposit match, has the most loose action online poker site with great loyalty bonus. The online poker room has a detailed game history, and provides new players a chance to sharpen their skills at Poker School.

4. PokerRoom – This online poker room has world-exclusive $30,000 private free money roll, a $5,000 private cash free money roll and $300 max bonus for 50% match through PokerListings. This online poker room offers software in Java and download version with 3D environment. It gives statistical analysis of hands for each type of game and it even has a probability statistics feature during play. Other extras include Mobile poker and casino games.

5. Poker Stars – this is the market leader in online poker games. It has a special $25 free bonus plus 100% deposit bonus up to $25, a private $15,000 free money roll for new players, private $3,000 free roll monthly, special 5,000,000,000th hand set in promotion. This online poker site boasts of the largest online poker tournaments and leading tournament software. It also has the world’s best heads-up-action with a nice VIP program for all their loyal players.

6. Bodog Poker- This online poker room has the best exclusive UPFRONT $100 sign-up bonus, a $33,000 promotion for PokerListings users, an automatically re-load bonuses at 10% deposit for each match. This online poker room features its own points scheme and has options to select the player image. Playing in this online poker room is great with vital statistics supplied to users during play and they offer multiple table play of up to 3 tables simultaneously in only one open screen.

7. CD Poker – CD poker is the fastest growing online poker site with features like $14,500 private free money roll for any PokerListings users, a $500 sign-up bonus, and a $2,000 free money roll for all new depositors. The background music and other advanced options pf this online poker room is provided by the PlayTech’ software that they use.

8. HollywoodPoker.com – The famous celebrity poker could well have been taken from this online poker site. This room offers an exclusive $36,000 promotion for all PokerListings players, a World Series Of Poker bubble insurance, no download software, gives a Royal Straight Flush bonus, uses hot key buttons for actions and supports player notes and classification.

9. Inter Poker – This online poker room has wild and loose poker tables, private $45,000 combo for many PokerListings players, a private $200 sign-up bonus, deals in multi currency of dollar, pounds or euro and avail the users a proposition player program where participants are paid to play.

10. Ultimate Bet – last but not the least is the Ultimate bet poker rooms where they have a $600 bonus for users, high limit games and high profile endorsers. They boast of fast payouts in 3 hours, the Mini-View feature for those multiple table plays, choice of the player’s own background environment and have the Ultimate Poker Classic in Aruba.

]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/online-poker-rooms.html/feed 0 Online poker tips http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/online-poker-tips.html http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/online-poker-tips.html#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:41:45 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=879 If you are a poker player, and you already played several time than the next step is to play poker online is the same think only with lots of advantages. The biggest advantage is the you can play whenever you want, whenever you feel that you are lucky.Another big advantage is that you can get bonuses. In a classic casino getting a bonus is very uncommon and if you want to get some more bonuses you have to be present at the online casino. Playing poker online you will be able to hunt for bonuses and get 10 bonuses from 10 different online casinos in minutes. o you play for free and also get used to different software, different online casinos.

There are some special event when big prizes are trow on the table and for that you should subscribe to forums, online casinos newsletter in order yo get fresh poker news. After you played at different casino you can pick a reputable one that has no issues reguarding the payment, one that offers also bonuses for redepositing. You should also like the software, and the poker room.

Another important tip is that you should gamble small amounts of cash at the beginning and after you become a semipro you should raise the bets. If you like poker more than just a hobby you should also participate at some online poker tournamets if you are feeling lucky.

]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/online-poker-tips.html/feed 0 The Anatomy of Poker http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/the-anatomy-of-poker.html http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/the-anatomy-of-poker.html#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:12:07 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=909 The selection process starts with the searching through hundreds of websites that are dedicated to the online poker rooms. Sometimes surveys are used to tally up the votes and choose which of the online poker rooms qualify to be in the prestigious top ten.

Online poker reviews uses a criteria to pick out the strong online poker rooms from the bland ones. Pokerlisting.com, an independent poker information website makes their online poker reviews by rating each important quality of an online poker room and them sums it to get their rooms total score.

Here is how they choose Party Poker as their number one online poker room:

1. Ring traffic game – This is the amount of player traffic the poker rooms receives a day. The online poker reviews the peak hours of the site and compares it with other poker rooms.

2. Game Variety – An online poker room must be able to provide its users with new and exciting games so as not to bore them. The online poker reviews how many games a poker room offers, what their most popular game is and it also exposes their weakness.

3. Soft Competition – This is the loose games or those with fewer restrictions. It is the ability of the poker room to let adjust their fixed limit suitable for beginner and professional gamblers. The online poker reviews how adaptable they are to such changes.

4. Loyalty Bonus – The online poker reviews the different bonuses each online poker room provides its customers. This is also where referral schemes and rewards program are evaluated.

5. Support – From telephone support to access on the Internet and the help site for users, online poker rooms are evaluated on how effective these support systems are by online poker reviews.

6. Deposit and Withdrawal Options – The online poker reviews a site based on speed of the pay out, the number of recognized credit cards and the multi-currency factor of bets.

7. Software and Graphics – Much like RPG gaming sites, the aesthetic value of the online poker rooms are evaluated. The online poker reviews the available software for download at the poker room’s site and also takes into account the practicality of the graphics. High resolution isn’t always good if the users have to wait for minutes before the graphics load up.

8. Tournament traffic – The same as ring game traffic, the online poker reviews how many compete each tournament, what are the peak hours and where do most participants come from.

9. Rake – The online poker reviews how high a raked hand is for each of the type of games – high limit, fixed limit and low limit. If all three have thigh percentages of raked hands, the better the score.

10. Sign-up Bonus – To entice new users, the better the available sign-up bonus, the higher the online poker reviews are.

11. Promotions – Usually, a player is promoted depending on his earnings and skill level. The online poker reviews all the promotions of the poker room in all mediums to get new players.

12. Financial security – The sites that have less problems with the their clients online account and are able to keep the system safe from hackers is taken into consideration by online poker reviews.

]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/the-anatomy-of-poker.html/feed 0 Play Online Poker Games http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/play-online-poker-games.html http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/play-online-poker-games.html#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:07:48 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=907 There are a few differences in playing online poker games versus the traditional casino poker. One is that online poker games entice more beginner players because of their easy tutorials. There are websites that help the novice player turn into pro within weeks. Apart from that, there are lots of free software for online poker games that you can download and play even offline so you can hone your skills.

Second, playing online poker games require a different set of skills. Since in real life casino players have to sit right across each other, reading an opponent’s behavior can greatly influence your game mood and style. However, online poker games eliminate that and players focus more on betting patterns and reaction. Since poker is a game that demands adaptability as a trait, successful players of online poker games learn to master these new skills

Third, there is an increase in the rate of play for online poker games. The weakness of real life poker is the human element. A dealer can only average about thirty hands per hour. Because of the automatic features of the online poker games, the rate of play is faster. By eliminating the slow shuffling, counting the chips and dealing, online poker games make it possible for patrons to enjoy an online poker table with an average of sixty up to eight s hands per hour.

Lastly, the fast rate of play makes it possible for players to make more money. This means an online poker games player can now play multiple tables. How is this profit the players? The real life poker, the best way to increase earnings is by increase the limit. However you can only play at one table at a time so you don’t get much money. The best thing is that you break even.

With online poker games, you can do the same thing but increase it by how many factors you want! There are online poker games that allows multiple tables viewed in different windows on your computer. You can easily increase you earning ten-fold, of course depending on the online poker room that you entered.

Another great advantage for playing online poker games is that these sites have rooms that enable a beginner to enhance his skill by playing with other players. Aside from that the online poker websites offers online poker classes that a player can go to and easily increase their knowledge about the game.

Many online poker games have rooms that give free money play for players to practice on and limits that have no risk of losing real money. Before, people who did not know how to play poker games had no way to improve and practice their skill on. But with online poker games everything is accessible, easy to understand and enjoyable.

Technology is not without its quirks. There are concerns about these online poker games being fixed by the house or open to fraud. However most of it is yet to be proven. Online casinos take the same precaution as any real life casino.

They are very strict when it comes to the security of the site and the safety of the bets among the players. For example, online security can track the IP address of a computer unit and determine if a user is near another terminal playing in the same poker room. The assumption is these players may be rigging the game by beating trying to beat the house unfairly.

]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/play-online-poker-games.html/feed 0 Poker Game Advantage http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/poker-game-advantage.html http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/poker-game-advantage.html#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:59 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=904 Online poker game is a game of rules, where different games have specific rules that vary between different online casinos or website settings. The attraction of online poker game as the best-played game is that rules can change slightly from one place to the next, and yet it still follows the basic guidelines that allow anyone familiar with the game and those guidelines to play.

However, there has to be one accepted set of rules that all the players can refer to when confusion sets in. That is why there have been books about how to play online poker game and free tutorials available online. What these rulebooks do is offer the player instruction on how to play poker, either in real life or online. These tutorials have tips on how to beat the hand, when to fold and when to risk you cards.

Why is online poker game so popular? Online poker game helps novice players to learn the game at their own pace with free software. Once they feel that they are ready to play with other players, online poker game websites are open to them. Online poker game rooms allow beginner players to bid as low as 1¢ and they also have free poker rolls where anyone can enter the table with no fee required. The appeal of online rooms is that players do not feel the pressure from other people to perform flawlessly in their first try at the game.

Playing online poker game can develop your math skills, probability skills, promotes social interaction and teaches you to play smart. What the original casino poker casts out (beginner players), the online poker game embraces. That is why it is one of the biggest sources of revenue for online casinos.

Despite the benefits of online poker, security is still a big concern. Just like the big casinos in Las Vegas, there is a watchful eye preceding all poker rooms. These “eye” check for fraud. The online poker game room security also checks the IP address of the computer units to make sure that no two units are playing the same game and therefore cheating is avoided.

The major online poker game websites entice players by holding tournaments. The winners on the online poker game rooms get the chance to play real life poker in the host casinos. There are tournaments that can land players a chance to play in the World Series Poker Championship Games. The better your skills are that poker, the more chances you have at winning the prize. As a test of skills, these online poker game websites makes it possible for them to play with the real masters of poker.

For all the advantage of playing online poker, it is no wonder that this is a thriving business. But becoming an online poker game champion is different in real life. Real poker has distractions to pressure you as you play your hand. The famous “poker face” is something that an online poker game champion must prefect to be able to play with the big wigs. Online poker game doesn’t teach you that.

Aside from manipulating your opponent through physical behavior; there is nothing different with going online and sitting on the table for a round of poker game. Both online and real poker game can bet the cash.

The clear advantage of playing online poker game is that you don’t feel intimidated by the other players. As s your just starting to understand the game, having no pressure from opponents helps you concentrate more and allows you to hone your skill.

Once you’ve learned the basics of poker online, you can sign-up and create your account on poker websites. The first online poker game can give you a head rush especially if you still do not fully grasp the rules of poker. But soon you will get how the game is played when there are other players and everything will fall into place.

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]]> http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/poker-game-advantage.html/feed 0 Poker Gambling http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/poker-gambling.html http://www.casinos2009.com/poker/poker-gambling.html#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:01:44 +0000 admin http://www.casinos2009.com/?p=901 People made various kinds of materials for use in their gambling games. The materials usually used in gambling are disks or bones that properly marked. These disks or bones are the forerunners of the dice, along with the spinning well or the shields.

Cards did not come until later after the invention of the paper by the Chinese. It is noticeable that these materials are the basic foundation where the modern casino games began their evolution.

The dice games were played and existed in different forms for about two thousand years. These games were usually played with a dice that is fashioned from a sheep’s knucklebones. None are the more fervent aficionados of these games than the Romans. When the Roman troops conquered the whole of Europe, they brought along the dice games.

A dice game played by aristocrats, called Hazard, during the 18th and 19th centuries was very popular in England. Hazard is played in gambling houses in private. In this game, a pair of ones, called crabs, is the lowest possible score.

– Gambling Games In America

When European settlers came to America, they took the gambling games along with them. The gambling games was simplified further and finally evolved into a game that is now played in casinos all over the world.

The roulette games were said to originate from the Greeks, although, historians are continuously debating about this.

Greek soldiers ingeniously made a game by using a shield. The shield was spun atop a spear. Marked sections on the shield were made and players would place bets on what section they suppose the shield would stop. The Greeks used their shields, the Romans used their spinning chariot wheels instead.

The Chinese immigrants brought Lotteries to America during the 1800s. Gambling games were now played inside makeshift buildings that are aimed at providing entertainment to people. Inside these special buildings, people can dance, and can listen to music, aside from gambling.

The Italians of those days christened these places as “casinos”, probably a form from the word “casa,” which means house in English. As time passed by, casino began focusing on gambling activities. By the 19th century, casinos are so embedded to the word gambling.

– The Present Gambling Industry

The present gambling industry now boasts of various sizes of locations and areas. Notwithstanding, casinos have started to conquer technology by offering online poker gambling.

Online poker gambling casinos are virtual gambling rooms on the Internet. Online poker gambling is just one of many gambling games available to the people. Other online gambling games available are the roulette, the slot machines, the baccarat game, the blackjack, the keno game, etc.

Online poker gambling is a game of skill. A game of skill requires a certain strategy to come up with the needed outcome and which is more than luck.

Other games of skill besides online poker gambling are baccarat, the blackjack, the video poker, the brick and mortar poker, horse racing etc.

In a game of skill like online poker gambling, the results or outcomes of a past event can readily influence the succeeding results.

As an example, in a game of blackjack, if all the aces have appeared during the first round, a player have an idea that no more ace card will turn up unless the whole card deck is reshuffled.

Similar in an online poker gambling game, if a player plays perfect strategy in his game, he will be able to increase his chances of winning. In these games of skill like the online poker gambling games, a player has to be aware and conscious of what really is going on. He has to be able to make his own calculations and also get informed even before starting to play.

other than games of skill in which online poker gambling is part of, there are also what they call the games of chance. The games of chance mostly depend on luck rather than the great skills of the player.

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