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Archive - Nov 2009

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November 30th

Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio

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Bellagio Resort Las Vegas
Bellagio Resort on the Las Vegas strip

November 22nd

Venetian Daily Poker Tournament Schedule Update

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Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the poker place in Las Vegas

An all new Venetian daily poker tournament schedule will go into effect November 24th. The new schedule follows:

November 18th

<em>Gambling Tales Podcast</em> is now available featuring Falstaff and Special K

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Special K
Special K seen playing in the 2006 Blogger's Tournament at Caesars Palace

November 17th

Venetian Deep Stack IV players treated to free buffet

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Venetian Las Vegas
Poker players are treated like Kings at the Venetian Las Vegas

The Venetian Deep Stack Tournament IV continues through Nov. 25.

November 16th

Online Casino Blackjack

So you want to play some online blackjack but you don't quite know all the rules, exactly how the game is played, or the betting strategy involved. What to do? Well, fortunately the are a plethora of websites on the Internet that will be happy to show you the ropes and teach you all the ins and outs of online casino Blackjack. It is simply up to you to select the website that best meets your wants, needs, and desires. Online Blackjack is constantly growing and is the most popular game in any casino. It is relatively easy to understand, can be played at relatively low limits, the house edge is one of the lowest in the casino, it is a game where the player's decision matters, and if you can count cards you can gain an edge over the house.

The website you select to do your research on should offer recommended casinos including the bonus' they offer, the software they use, and their percentage of payouts. They should also offer tips on how to be successful at Blackjack including the basic rules of how to play Blackjack, Blackjack strategy, and free Blackjack games. The basics for online Blackjack success include knowing how to play Blackjack, and knowing a little bit about Blackjack strategy. Card counting will come later after the basics have been mastered. A casino has a 2% edge over the complete novice at Blackjack. That edge can be reduced to between 0.5% and 1% by mastering basic strategy. And one can actually gain an advantage of 0.2% to 1% by learning to count cards. In short, the site you select to do your research on should provide a comprehensive guide to Blackjack.

As I mentioned, one of the subjects that the site you select to do your research should cover is free blackjack. Free blackjack games have made the process of learning to play 21 so much easier than it used to be. Not only can you practice in the privacy of your own home, without the distractions of a live casino, but you can also download and play free games and risk absolutely none of your own money while you're learning how to play. The website you select should offer a list of casinos where free Blackjack is available so that you have access to a casino where you can practice to your hearts content without fear of losing all your money. Being able to practice the game without risking any of your own funds gives you a big advantage over past Blackjack players who had to risk their own money during the learning process. Best of luck!

November 13th

WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack Folds

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Jeffrey Pollack and Joe Cada
Jeffrey Pollack congratulates Joe Cada at the November 10th conclusion of the 2009 WSOP

November 10th

Joseph Cada Youngest WSOP Main Event Champion Ever

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Vince Neil of Motley Crue
Vince Neil of Motley Crue gives the "Shuffle Up and Deal" command to start heads-up play for the 2009 WSOP Championship

November 10th

2009 WSOP Main Event Crowns Champion Tonight

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Darvin Moon and Joseph Cada
Darvin Moon (l) and Joseph Cada face off tonight in the 2009 WSOP Main Event finale

November 8th

2009 WSOP Main Event Final Table Plays Beforte Full House

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November Nine 2009 WSOP
November Nine plays before a full house in the Penn & Teller Theater at the Rio All-Suite Resort Las Vegas

November 3rd

2009 WSOP Main Event Tonight on ESPN 9 PM ET

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November Nine 2009 WSOP
Phil Ivey advances his quest to poker's undisputed championship