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Playing online poker can be very exciting. That is if you know how to play. Online poker is a very big source of revenue for online casinos. The appeal is in the convenience and extra features that normal poker players do not get to experience.

To play online poker tournament, a person need to become a member of an online poker room. In this case, Party Poker is the leader in hosting online poker tournaments.

When you play online poker tournament, you agree to follow the rules of the game. Cheating is prohibited, however certain user privileges like a card statistics and graphical card history can be used as long as it is allowed for play online poker tournament.

There are three ways play online poker tournament:

· Freeroll tournament - A freeroll tournament is a multi-table play with more than ten participants. Freeroll means there are no buy-in or entry fees to play online poker tournament.

· Guaranteed Tournaments – these are multi-table online tournaments with more than ten participants. Guaranteed means there is a guaranteed prize pool, no matter the number of entrants who play in the tournament. When you play online poker tournament with this one, you have a buy-in and entry fee. But the prize pool is worth every penny.

· Sit and Go tournaments – these are usually single table tournaments. But you can also play this as a multi-table. This tournament has a specific buy-in and entry fee, which becomes the prize pool. The money is usually split up by the winners.

Anyone who wishes to play online poker tournament, must recognize the rules and practice courtesy, even if the players do not physically see each other.

If a person wants to get into to play online poker tournament, he just joins a rooms with his desired limit and let the cards fall where they may. When you to play online poker tournament, it is not unlikely to experience a delay in the computer or to be accidentally logged off during a table play. Problems like this usually occur because of the online poker room’s site server.

Should there be any disputes between those on play online poker tournament, technical support through telephone service is available 24 / 7. The online poker site administrator can be asked to rule over any private deals, side bets, or redistribution of the play online poker tournament prize pool among finalists.

When in the game, focus in needed to play online poker tournament. Without the distractions and pressure that real life poker brings, online users can sit back and really think about their next move.

Should any of the remaining participants who went to play online poker tournament decide to distribute the prize pool among them, online management will not allow this. Any private agreement that does not include one or more active competitors is improper by definition.

It is expected that to play online poker tournament, it is played until the end of the event. Any private agreement to play online poker tournament that states removing the all prize money the competition is not tolerated by the online poker room. And will be considered unethical. If a participant who is there to play online poker tournament disobeys any of the rules of the room, the user will be booted out of the site.

It is therefore a must that participant, both old and new, follows these tips to play online poker tournament to avoid being blacklisted in the site.

· Learn to play online poker tournament fairly.

· Wait for your turn and do not harass or verbally abuse your opponents as a sign of psy-war. Play online poker tournament like it was in real life.

· To play online poker tournament, learn when to hold or to stick to your cards. There are tutorials for anyone who wants to study. There’s even a poker school for this.

· When you start to play online poker tournament, make sure that you are a sport. Play for the fun of it and don’t be too hard on yourself when you lose.

Now if there is a serious problem, like a virus has entered the online poker room, the management has the right to postpone any event.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the 39th annual World Series of Poker® Presented by Milwaukee’s Best Light will run May 30 through July 17, 2008, and will again be held at the Rio™ All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

While the specific event schedule has not yet been made public, the general time frame allows the poker world to begin planning its collective schedule. “The team is still hard at work on the schedule of events for next year,” said Jeffrey Pollack, WSOP Commissioner, “but we’ve received so many requests for the dates that we decided to announce them now.”

The “WSOP tournament room” at the Rio — presumably the Amazom Room, as in years past — will open on May 26th for two special events. According to the vice president and assistant general manager of the Rio, Geno Iafrate, “This ’soft opening’ will give players a chance to register early and avoid the lines we had last year during opening weekend – our busiest time.”

Information on the specific event schedule for 2008 is expected to be published shortly on the WSOP’s home page.

Atlantic City, NJ, (Sept. 18, 2007) - With a prize pool of more than $5 million, 560 poker players, including some of the top names in the games, anted up Sunday at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa for first day action in the main event of the 2007 Borgata Poker Open/World Poker Tour.

Professional players were joined by other contestants who earned seats in the event by winning a series of satellite tournaments leading up to the main event.

With a first-place cash prize of $1,575,280 on the line, first day action was definitely not for the faint of heart. Some of the world’s elite players watched helplessly as their championship dreams were crushed by the hands of their opponents.

When first-day play ended in the Borgata Event Center, only 350 players were still in the game. The day’s common theme simply bared out the fact that regardless of a player’s skill level, the cards can run hot and cold for both the pros and the amateurs.

Many of the game’s top players hit the rail early and made the long walk out of the room after busting out.

As play resumed Monday morning, Brian Strahl of Staten Island, N.Y., who has made it to several final tables in World Series of Poker events, sat atop the leader board with $170,550.

Other popular players still in the running include Freddy Deeb, David Daneshgar, Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, Tuan Le, Captain Tom Franklin, Jordan “iMsoLucky0” Morgan, Shannon Shorr, Justin Bonomo, Michael Binger, Cliff “Johnny Baxx” Josephy and Ted Forrest.

Despite competition from poker tournaments in other countries, the 2007 Borgata Poker Open Main Event continued to solidify its reputation as a premier event on the world poker circuit. Poker fans can visit theborgata.com and click on the poker blog to keep up with all the action of as the event moves into its second play.

Texas Hold’em is a fun game to play, and if you know how to play, then it ceases to become a game if chance and becomes a game of skill. If you wish to become a good Texas Hold’em player, then there are a few things that you will have to understand, and remember. There are so many people playing Texas Hold’em the way that it should not be played. If you have ever watched World Series of Poker, then you may know that some of the main action in the round comes before the flop. As this is the case, the pre flop games is an important part of the play, and here are a few tips that will help you get a further edge on the competition.

The first thing that you will have to check is the size of the competition. If there is a large number of people in the game, then it is more likely that some one has a strong hand in the pocket. Also, you’ll need to be more cautious in larger games, as the chances of someone’s pre-flop hand fitting the flop will be much better.

Another thing that bears thinking on is how aggressive the other players are. Chances are that you will run across some one who raises at every flop. Let him win the blinds (big deal) and nail him to the wall when you have a solid hand in the pocket pre-flop. On the other hand, your own taste for danger can also be a factor. Players who shoot for larger pots, but don’t mind a greater chance for losing a few hands will want to raise pre-flop, especially if they are in late position. Develop your own playing style and see how it all works for you.

Speaking of position, it is also a good way to know your odds. Players that play in the last positions have the advantage of being able to influence the size of the pot much more than those in early position. You might also want to consider what cards you have in your hand. Naturally, AA is the best to start with. It helps if your hand is suited or if the cards are sequential in rank like a Seven and an Eight (”connected”). It’s important to understand how your two cards hold up against other combinations of cards though.

When you are playing poker, then you can play the games either as a game of chance, or as a game of skill. Playing around the kitchen table with your friends for Oreos, then you can allow yourself to have fun, and play any old way you wish. However, if you plan on going to a casino, or playing any game for money, then you will of course wish to maximize your money making ability. As strange as it may sound, in order to make as much money as you can, then your goal should be to play the exact opposite of anyone else’s perception of you.

If the other players grade you as a cowardly, conservative player who will fold instantly if you do not have a pair of bullets, then you should try to play aggressively and bluff often. On the other hand, of your opponents think that you are a wild, raving, maniac, bluffing often and going for the big stakes so often that it is almost perverse, then your best bet is to hide this tendency, and play conservatively. This is not always easy to do. And if you follow a pattern often enough, then the other players will notice this. \Here are a few tips on bluffing, and on making the other players believe what you wish them to.

One tip is to do the dirty work early on in the game. If you are planning to play for a long period of time, then it would be foolish to play image making moves in the last few hours. If you wish to make a lasting impression on the other players, then the key is to do it early. The only time you might consider making image moves later in the game is when you play with a regular group of guys who you’ll be facing again soon.

Poker is a social game, one in which people like to sit and talk and drink and have fun. However, people may let something slip. Never underestimate the importance of small talk. Everything that is said is of the highest import. It’s all information that you can use to make better decisions, whether people are talking about baseball, politics or, oh yeah, poker. Not only can you listen to other people, but you can also try to feed them false information about your gaming style, so that you will catch them off balance.

Try dropping an innocuous comment like, “I just hate pocket kings. When I get that hand I just want everybody out. This ploy might lead opponents to believe you play scared poker. Later, a large pre-flop raise on your part might suggest to others that you have a very strong hand, perhaps those pocket cowboys. So, having made that earlier comment, you now have license to bluff with a junk hand. After you steal the pot, be sure to seal the deal by saying something like, “Phew, I’d rather win a small pot with a big pair than lose a big one.”

WASHINGTON, April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a grassroots organization of more than 400,000 poker-playing members, supports House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank’s introduction of sensible Internet gambling legislation.

“Congressman Frank’s bill is a common sense approach to Internet gambling,” said Senator Alfonse D’Amato, PPA Chairman of the Board. “Licensing and regulation will allow us to sort out the most responsible sites — those who are good corporate citizens — from those engaged in unscrupulous activities and practices. This legislation creates common sense public policy that establishes real safeguards, protecting minors and problem gamblers while allowing the majority of adults to enjoy poker and other games online.”

Chairman Frank’s bill will define a set of criteria by which banks and financial institutions will be allowed to process funds to and from Internet gambling sites that meet strict licensing and regulations. Such criteria would include requirements that sites operate state of the art age verification software, programs to help problem gamblers, and other technological requirements. In addition, companies would be subject to affirmative monetary controls to detect and stop money laundering activities.

“Americans have played poker throughout history. Playing poker on the Internet is simply an example of an American tradition evolving into the 21st century,” continued D’Amato.

“The age verification technology that exists today to keep kids off of poker sites was non-existent years ago. The time is now to license and regulate operators and allow U.S. poker sites to compete with off-shore ones. The Internet poker genie is out of the bottle; you cannot put it back. The United Kingdom successfully regulates Internet gambling and with this bill we can too.”

Last October, Congress approved and the President signed the Safe Ports Act, legislation that included the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. As a result of the plan, banks and credit card companies are required to monitor all financial transactions of its customers and block payments to online gambling sites. In addition, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are forced to deny access to gaming sites all together. While outlawing Internet poker, the legislation exempts other forms of online gambling such as horse racing, fantasy sports, and state lotteries.

Michael Bolcerek, President of the PPA adds, “As opposed to driving the entertainment activities of millions of Americans underground, which the ban unintentionally does, Chairman Frank’s legislation will add greater visibility to this area and better address social and financial concerns.”

(PRWEB) April 25, 2007 — The CEO Poker Tour (www.ceopokertour.com), where executives battle for the title of Chairman of Poker, is partnering with the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) (www.pokerplayersalliance.org), which supports poker player rights, by strategically including PPA in the year long poker tour.

The partnership will include a strong presence at every tournament location to include: placement of PPA items and information in CEO Poker gift bags, poker room banner, CEO Poker website insertion with link to PPA website, logo on direct mail pieces, and more.

“We are excited at the possibility of reaching more potential members through our inclusion in the national CEO Poker Tour,” says Michael Bolcerek, President of the Poker Players Alliance. “The Poker Players Alliance is committed to defending the rights of poker players, and we search for opportunities, at strategic poker events through out the country, to further our message of protection of the poker game in the US and globally.”

PPA’s first strategic marketing presence will be at the CEO Poker Tour, at Trump Taj Mahal, May 19-25, where players will battle over the green felt of the poker table with buy-ins from $500-$5000.
“This is the first time that PPA will be included in a poker tournament kit and will mark an important step in furthering the support of thoughtful legislation to protect the game of poker,” says William Peraza Jr. CEO of CEO Poker. “We see this as a long term relationship that will only grow over time.”

PPA with over 350,000 members and counting is supporting poker player rights in a variety of ways, including partnerships with companies that believe in the importance of protection of the game.

Poker Players Alliance
The Poker Players Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game, ensure its integrity, and, most importantly, to protect poker players’ rights

Flop texture isn’t discussed much, but it’s an extremely important topic, especially when you’re deciding whether to bluff at a pot. In this column, I’ll focus on bluffing at paired flops. When a pair comes out on the flop, you’re in good bluffing position. If you actually had what you’re representing — you made a set — it’s likely that your opponent would be drawing dead, or to very few outs.

Let’s check out an example. You raise with Q-Q and two players call. Then the flop comes Jd-Js-4c. This is either an excellent flop for your hand, or it’s a deathtrap. If you bet, and an opponent raises, you’ll be faced with the classic poker question: Does he have the jack, or is he bluffing?

With a strong hand such as pocket queens, you’d normally lean toward calling a raise on the flop and deferring your critical decision until later in the hand.

What about when you don’t have a hand that strong?

Say you bet the flop with A-K, and an opponent raises. It would be difficult to justify a call in this situation. If your opponent doesn’t think you have the jack, he might try to bluff you with a hand as weak as 8-9. This time, let’s put you in charge.

Bluffing from a blind position is an excellent way to pick up some chips. Here’s the setting: Two players limp into the pot and you’re sitting in the big blind with J-8. The flop comes 3c-3s-5d. Despite the fact that you completely missed this flop, it can be a good opportunity to bluff, as it’s also unlikely that either of them stayed in with a three in their hand.

It’s important to remember this: To avoid becoming too predictable, you should occasionally bluff from the blind on paired flops, and sometimes bet the flop when you hit your trips. Mixing it up will earn your bets more respect and make it more believable that you could actually have a hand when you do bluff.

Most intermediate to advanced players understand that these bluffing opportunities often turn into a war. It comes down to who is willing to make the bigger bluff.

I recently saw this illustrated in a hand played out on television. Player A raised to 300 with Q-9 and Player B called with 9c-7c. The flop came 10s-10d-5c and Player A bet 600.

Apparently, Player B didn’t believe that his opponent held the 10, so he raised it 1,000 more. Player A thought about it for a little while, and finally decided to re-raise another 3,000.

This was an amazing read and a gutsy play. Player A made the bigger bluff, but the funny thing is, had Player B re-raised all-in, he would have won the pot. It was a stellar demonstration of poker at an elite level. Both players fought hard to win a pot with nothing.

Of course, there should have been a warning at the bottom of the TV screen that read, “Do not try this at home!” Unless you have an excellent read of your opponent, these plays are a bit too risky. Here’s the bottom line: The key to bluffing at paired flops is making sure that you’re mixing up your play. Just don’t overdo it. Always keep your opponents guessing. If you fall into any pattern — bluffing or not — it won’t take long for opponents to pick up on it. When that happens, you lose.
By Daniel Negreanu

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bringing World Poker Tour® (WPT) history full circle, the WPT will film its 100th episode and wrap its 5th anniversary season next week at Bellagio–where the very first WPT episode was shot five years ago.

“We couldn’t ask for a more fitting way to celebrate these incredible milestones,” said Steve Lipscomb, President, Founder, and CEO of WPT. “Bellagio is a key charter member who helped us launch the World Poker Tour and create a global phenomenon. To come full circle back to where it all started and film the biggest event of the year, shoot our 100th episode, and conclude our 5th season… it’s just truly amazing.”

The television milestones will take place April 27 as WPT tapes the final table of the season’s biggest and richest tournament, WPT World Championship. Boasting a $25,000 buy-in, the Championship brings together hundreds of world-class poker pros who battle it out in a week-long tournament for a piece of the multi-million dollar prize pool and the prestigious Championship title. Last year’s first place winner, Joe Bartholdi of Las Vegas, beat a field of 605 players to take home $3.7 million. The Championship kicks off Saturday, April 21.

WPT will also film a special final table on April 28, Poker by the Book, Chapter II, which will pit pros who have authored books on poker instruction against each other to see who will school whom. This exciting final table will feature top pros Daniel Negreanu, Antonio Esfandiari, Dan Harrington, Barry Greenstein, Johnny Chan, and Tom McEvoy. Audience members will receive a copy of the most recent book written by each player.

Members of the public are invited to sit in a television audience to watch the final tables filmed on the WPT set. To receive free tickets, please check-in at the Bellagio Ballroom at 3pm on April 27th for the Championship and April 28th for Poker by the Book.

All-new WPT Season V action airs every Wednesday night at 9pm ET/PT on the Travel Channel. The WPT World Championship will air Wednesday, August 8th. Poker by the Book, Chapter II will air Wednesday, August 15th.