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March 29th

Dream Team Poker Saturday at Caesars Palace Las Vegas

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Dream Team Poker
Dream Team Poker fills the Tournament Room at Caesars Palace Las Vegas

March 27th

4th Annual Happy House Poker Tournament April 25, 2009

Nancy Cartwright and Bart Simpson
Nancy Cartwright gives voice to Bart Simpson

Muck'it Revisited

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J Santos Muck'it
It's easy to be successful at poker if you redefine success

March 24th

Dream Team Poker at Caesars Palace March 27-29

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Dream Team Poker
Phil Hellmuth during the 2008 WSOP ME TV table

March 23rd

April Fool's Day Charity Poker at the Hard Rock Las Vegas

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Howard Lederer
Howard Lederer at the 2009 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

March 18th

Venetian Deep Stack Series 2009 Schedules Released

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Deep Stack Extravaganza II
Venetian/Palazzo is the world's largest 5 Diamond resort

March 16th

So Just What Is This Game Called Poker?

Poker includes a whole host of games originally played with playing cards, that have similar betting rules and hand rankings. The difference between the various Poker games is founded in how the cards are dealt, how the hands are formed, which hand (high or low) wins the pot in a showdown, the betting limits, and the number of rounds of betting allowed. Some form of forced betting usually starts the first round of betting. After the player to the left of the dealer makes the first bet, each player in turn must either fold (losing all further interest in the hand) or match the maximum previous bet. A player may raise if he matches a bet, which increases the bet. The round of betting is over when all players have either folded or matched the last bet. If all but one player folds in any given round, the remaining player collects the pot without having to show his hand. If more than one player is still in contention after the final betting round, the hands are displayed and the best hand takes the pot. In order to become a sucessful poker player, one must have a complete understanding of the game in all its variations. A good place to start learning these disciplines is the DMOZ Gambling Guides.

Whether you are a seasoned Poker player or a novice, if you decide to play poker on the internet you will be playing at an Online Casino. These casinos offer everything you will need to gamble until your heart is content. There are literally hundreds of casinos each with advantages and disadvantages for a particular player's need. Some have better bonus' than others, some are more reputable than others and some will not allow U.S. players.

Poker is one of the most popular online gambling games. So how is one to know which online casinos are available and what each offers? A good place to start is Casino Reviews. This site will provide an overview of casinos, including how good the bonus offering is, whether you can play at the casino (ie. If you're from the U.S., does the online casino accept U.S. players), if the casino is a trusted and reputable casino and whether the casino is licensed in a reputable jurisdiction.

March 12th

2009 WSOP Opens Pre-Registration

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2009 WSOP
Thousands of players crowd into the 2008 World Series of Poker

Poker Related Seminar at UNLV Today

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UNLV Las Vegas
University of Nevada Las Vegas

Ever wonder what goes on a day in the life of an average poker player?

Ph.D. candidate Jacob Avery will present his study "The Social Worlds of Everyday Poker Players" to the public on March 12 at 12:15 p.m.

March 9th

Know the Ins and Outs of Your Online Casino

Often times, there are a series of things that people ask when trying to determine whether or not a certain online casino is worth the time or money. There are some things to keep in mind about them. By keeping your eyes out for these few things, you’ll be able to find which online casinos are really the best and which are horrible.

First and foremost, the website needs to look professional. You don’t want to go to a casino online and then feel like you’re going to some dark alley of the web, metaphorically speaking. It is important for your game place to look good. It shows professionalism. Another important thing is the information about who they are and what they have to offer. What this means is that you have to trust the people you’re playing with. This is imperative.

One final thing you want to keep in mind is the customer support and the terms. Knowing this will make it so you know exactly what to expect. You’re playing with your money. You need to understand what the loop holes are. They are a business and if you know everything there is, you’re going to have the best experience possible.