March 2008

More internet poker selections

Dave Allan / 31 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Old men clog up the Irish Poker Open, one man's attempt to qualify for the WSOPE, Short-stacked Shamus plays live and a look at some online poker tools. It's all there as we take a look around the world of...Read more »

Poker chip tricks make you more attractive to women

Editor / 31 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Poker tricks are used by men who turn to magic and the wonder of illusion when they can't get a girlfriend. All you need is camera, a chip and a lonely man. Here are some of the most memorable:...Read more »

Bankroll management, variance and bluffing

Matthew Pitt / 28 March 2008 / 3 Comments

If, like me, you have played poker for a couple of years and are a naturally observant person, you will have noticed that many situations you find yourself in at the poker tables, both online and live, will mirror situations...Read more »

21 The Movie And the Keys To The Bore

Editor / 28 March 2008 / Leave a comment

IT was a time of heroes. OK, not heroes exactly, more six MIT students who "were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings". That's what it says on the tin. But...Read more »

On Supercasinos And Fudge

Editor / 27 March 2008 / Leave a comment

WHEN Manchester was told it would host the new supercasino there was much snapping of braces and popping of bottle tops. When the Government decided that there would no supercasino in Manchester there was much gnashing of teeth and popping...Read more »

Playing Poker With Monkeys

Editor / 26 March 2008 / Leave a comment

"DO chimps like to gamble?"...Read more »

More Unforgettbale Poker Lyrics

Editor / 25 March 2008 / Leave a comment

YOU got to know when to gold 'em, know when to fold 'em..." You gotta la-la-la-la-dum-dum, la-la-la dum-da-kerchum... Who can forget the rousing theme song to the England rugby team's World Cup bid? But not all poker lyrics are so...Read more »

WSOP Europe hits the screens

Dave Allan / 21 March 2008 / Leave a comment

The long awaited TV coverage of the WSOP Europe will be broadcast by Sky Sports on eight consecutive days starting on April 21....Read more »

Sorel Mizzi on closing out satellites

Dave Allan / 20 March 2008 / 1 Comments

For the first time ever, we're lucky enough to welcome the strategic musings of brand new Betfair Sponsored Pro, Sorel "Imper1um" Mizzi - a veritable colossus in the world of online poker! See when it is OK to fold AA....Read more »

Woody Harrelson's Grand Poker

Editor / 20 March 2008 / Leave a comment

WOODY Harreslon, the actor, plays poker. He is, accordingly, a celebrity poker player. And - shock of shocks - Harreslon is starring in a new film in which he plays One Eyed Jack Faro, a poker player....Read more »

I So Need A Car!

Matthew Pitt / 19 March 2008 / 6 Comments

Ever since my (non-poker related) bankruptcy two and a half years ago, I've never had a car of my own and I've either had to rely on borrowing a friend's car or use the pile of cack that is public...Read more »

WSOPE dates announced

Dave Allan / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

The dates for 2008 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) have been announced with the series beginning on September 19 and the Main Event Champion due to be crowned on October 1 in London....Read more »

Poker Fashion For Donkeys

Editor / 18 March 2008 / Leave a comment

POKER fashion. Shiny T-shirts and Comfi-Slax. Until now....Read more »

The Top Five Worst Poker Songs Ever

Editor / 17 March 2008 / Leave a comment

We can't all be Kenny Rogers. In fact, only one of us can, although many do look like him. But anyone can try to write a decent poker song. Anyone,. Talent is no bar. Here are five of the worst:...Read more »

Feed the Beast - Rebuy madness

Dave Allan / 14 March 2008 / Leave a comment

If you don't know how to play a re-buy tournament on Betfair then you may want to watch out for the Feed The Beast promotion which culminates in a huge poker fest on Easter Sunday. You may, however, want to...Read more »

Can You Learn To Play Poker In School?

Editor / 14 March 2008 / Leave a comment

CAN you learn to play poker in school? Not at school. Many players begin playing poker at college. This is the question as to whether poker can be taught in a classroom?...Read more »

Poker Is More Sporting Than Athletics

Editor / 13 March 2008 / Leave a comment

WHAT kind of a press does poker get? The game is more controlled than many others. Think of cheating in athletics and allegations of corruption in football. But still poker can toss up the headline: "Online Poker = Cheating, Robbery,...Read more »

Poker Players For Democracy

Editor / 12 March 2008 / Leave a comment

A poker game in New Mexico has decided the outcome of an election. It is democracy in evidence. Well, it beats deciding who wins on Hanging Chads....Read more »

Poker's Deadly Sins

Editor / 11 March 2008 / Leave a comment

DO you know what the deadly sins of poker are? You may not have known poker has any deadly sin. But it does....Read more »

Monday Movie: Soap Opera Poker

Editor / 10 March 2008 / Leave a comment

THE Monday Video: Poker on the telly......Read more »

Poker Legend Backs Obama

Editor / 07 March 2008 / Leave a comment

THE US Race For The White House has been going on for months; longer than a cash game at the Shady Glenn Rest Home....Read more »

The Casino Affiliate Convention

Editor / 07 March 2008 / Leave a comment

IF you are a publisher you can become an affiliate, earning money when someone signs up to a casino via your organ. The Casino Affiliate Convention is already the largest event for online gambling affiliates. Six years in, with the...Read more »

Annette wins again

Dave Allan / 05 March 2008 / 1 Comments

A look at Annette's recent online win, how NOT to turn down a player's sponsorship attempts and asks "Are you a donkey?"...Read more »

Qualifiers running now for WSOPE

Dave Allan / 05 March 2008 / Leave a comment

The next opportunity to qualify for the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) is here with daily tournaments leading to a $50,000 Satellite Final on March 15....Read more »

Naked Casino In Las Vegas

Editor / 05 March 2008 / Leave a comment

NUDITY in Las Vegas. The Mirage casino is opening its Bare lounge....Read more »

Qualify for the Irish Open

Dave Allan / 04 March 2008 / Leave a comment

Here's your first chance to join the field for one of Europe's richest and most eagerly awaited tournaments of the season - The Irish Open....Read more »

Monday Video: Poker Tricks

Editor / 03 March 2008 / Leave a comment

POKER is not all fun. Poker can be - whisper it - dull. Oh, come on, all that waiting for the next player to move, sitting down and looking at your hands... Pass the time by learning some new tricks:...Read more »