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HOW YOU INTERPRET the size of an opponent's bet, especially in relation to his stack at certain points in a tournament, can give you the chance to take down a pot or tell you to get away from a loser.

(Gaming And Casinos News and Information) Ladbrokes poker httpwwwladbrokespokercom will soon deal its billionth hand Wanting to celebrate this momentous occasion with its players they will run a Billionth Hand Freeroll tournament and give away 20 Ladbrokes WSOP packages to the top finishers in the tournament The next two hundred runnersup will be given a second chance to play for a 14000 Ladbrokes WSOP package in the 109 WSOP Daily FinalTo guarantee your invitation to play in this massive Freeroll tournament and a chance to win a Ladbrokes WSOP package youll have to earn 50 Ladbrokes Player Points on the day the billionth hand is dealt 0001 2400 BST Edward Ihre MD of Ladbrokes poker said The Billionth hand will be dealt sometime during June which is just before our 100 Team Ladbrokes players head for The Rio in Las Vegas to compete in the WSOP main event Its a very exciting promotion and at 300000 is excellent value Were keen for as many of our players as possible to celebrate our

In a closely watched case that could have significant consequences for the online gaming industry, a King County judge on Thursday upheld a Washington state statute that outlaws Internet gambling...

I'm playing $50 NL on Bodog poker. I have As- Jd. A player in early position raises the minimum to $1. I'm definitely calling here, but I'll do so with caution. Minimum raises either mean the player really doesn't know how to make a proper raise at a cash game, or it means he or she wants action. read more in pokerworks.com

Want an exotic vacation next month? Then get ready to fly away to Marrakesh for a dream vacation for two, with Chilipoker! From June 20th until the 29th you could be in historical exotic Marrakesh for the very first Marrakesh poker Open. read more in pokerworks.com

The second volume of Harrington and Robertie's cash game set picks up right where the first book leaves off, with play on the turn and river. As readers have come to expect from these two superb analysts, the thinking process that goes into every aspect of play is thorough, logical and creative. read more in pokerworks.com

Only weeks short of the kick-off of the 2008 World Series of poker in Las Vegas, and on the heels of its announcement to delay the final table of the main event in order to garner more excitement and publicity, the World Series of poker has entered into a merchandising deal. The multi-year alliance with XP Events will bring WSOP-branded items to retail kiosks, a website, and a brick-and-mortar store. read more in pokerworks.com

During a big game like NBC's National Heads-Up poker Championship one would expect to find pro poker players, newly minted poker experts, and the occasional movie star, but not a baseball player.

When two poker players have the same hand, such as a pair of aces, how do you know who wins? Unless you are using some home game rules, it isn't by the suit, as many think, but rather who has the highest card after the pair.

I should mention a few "institutions" of the game of poker, as this review is not complete without it. First up is Mike Caro. If you are ever going to have a roast, or have your career scrutinized, how can one do better than having...