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Poker History

Poker, one of the most popular card game invented has a history which evolve from time memoriam. It was known that the game poker has developed from different games and different persona who was believed to first started the game. These evolving principles on the history of poker has the same basic principles, the use of bluffing in order to deceive opponents and the use of some domino combinations or ranked cards while playing. It is not clear whether the name poker descended from the playing cards or from French game pogue or from a German game pochen meaning to…

Strategies to Win Playing Poker

In any game, winning is an absolute goal. You might intend to have fun, but winning is still part of it. After all, no game is fun if the players do not try their best to win. In poker, winning is everything, especially if betting is involved. This is the reason why the players aim to get better at first before trying to bet in real poker games. Part of their “practice” is playing with experienced poker buddies in order to gain strategies and good moves depending on the situation. Often, they search the internet for such strategies. If you…

The World Series of Blackjack

The World Series of Blackjack is the world’s most prestigious blackjack tournament. It attracts most of the world’s top players who are competing for over a million dollars in prize money. This has made the event quite popular. Clearly the World Series of Blackjack is an attempt to copy the success that poker has found on television. While the tournament has proven to be successful it still has a long way to go to match poker in popularity. The history of the World Series of Poker however is a long one, and that means the World Series of Blackjack has…

Progressive Jackpots in Slots

Traditional slot machines (those in brick and mortar casinos) all started out by having a fixed jackpot system. This means that there is a set amount you can win (or a hierarchy of set amounts you can win) that is triggered by a specific series of symbols showing up on the reels. This amount never changes. If you get the correct combination on an active payline, you always win the amount specified for that combination. Many online slots operate in this same way. However, many online slots also have what are called Progressive Jackpots (PJ). By comparison, a PJ is…

Gambling Systems and Strategies

The average online gambler very quickly comes into contact with advertisements and articles purporting to offer the best ‘system’ for beating a particular game, including slots. Sometimes these systems are referred to as sure-fire ‘strategies’ for winning or betting methods that promise to turn you into a table shark in the casino. First of all, I’d like to point out that while the terms ‘system’ and ‘strategy’ are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between them when it comes to gambling. Many online salesmen overlook the difference because the term strategy implies a measure of skill that makes their…

Enjoy Yourself As You Win

Whatever your reason for playing poker, the following tips could improve your disposition while playing poker, thereby causing you to win more of your games. These tips are not necessarily for novices because even those who frequent the casinos for real betting games could do better with these tips. Pick the Game for your Poker Skill Level Because poker is a very popular game, many people start playing at a certain point in their lives. Over time, they will learn to like the game in such a way that they would actually bet in games. Though some people play poker…

How Blackjack is Played

Blackjack or 21 is the most popular casino game in the world. Blackjack’s popularity can be attributed to a combination of the ease of play with the element of skill. There are many strategies and techniques for playing blackjack that make the odds of winning better for the player and an experienced blackjack player can do quite well playing blackjack. Although the actual historical origins of blackjack are unknown, the first written reference is found in a short story by Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, written in 1601 or 1602. In this story the game is called…

How to Boost Your Poker Skills

Poker is a very popular game that is played in many countries around the globe. This game is not only found in casinos, but is also one of the favorites among group of friends who are hanging out or having a drink. Today, through the sophistication of the computer technology, anyone can play against their personal computers or laptop. The game has also been proliferated in the internet so that you can bet and play against anyone from any country. Or you can find playmates just for fun through the online poker. If you have learned to love this card…

Do’s and Don’ts When Playing Poker

Poker is probably the most universal card game on earth. At some point, you will be enticed to play poker because it is one of the popular games during a house party or when you are hanging out with friends. If you are still a beginner in this game, it would do you good if you search for tips and strategies in playing. Below are some of the biggest do’s and don’ts in poker. Do Play at a Comfortable Level If you are a risk-averse type of person, choosing the right poker game level that you are comfortable with must…

Blackjack Tournaments

Blackjack tournaments can be a lot of fun because they allow you compete against the other players. This is obviously different than regular blackjack where you normally play only against the dealer. A blackjack tournament is also a good way to reduce the cost of playing. Finding a tournament can be a bit of a challenge, they are not all that common. Mostly because they are nowhere near as profitable for the casino as having players play regular blackjack. Blackjack tournaments are not all that common but you can find them from time to time. When they are offered they…