As we mentioned earlier, the relative rank of your starting cards is an important factor in determining which hands you are going to play. But it’s not the only one! Your position at the table is also critical because it directly impacts how easy your decisions are going to be throughout the hand. In short, […]
In this article, we’re going to look at the fundamentals of game theory as they apply to poker. Now, game theory is a very complex branch of applied mathematics that can take years to understand. Just ask Chris Ferguson, who spent more than ten years studying the concept at UCLA! For our purposes, however, we’re […]
We all know this great feeling that you get when you peek at your hole cards and find you’re holding a big pair, like two Aces, or two Kings. Of course, there’s also nothing worse than watching your big pair go down in flames to a hand like the Jack-Nine of Spades. That’s why this […]
As we’ve already mentioned, you want your bets to have a purpose and to tell a story that gets your opponents to act the way you want them to act. But the question is: How do we accomplish this? What Do We Want to Achieve? Before we can reach our goal, we have to identify […]
As we get closer to the Christmas holidays, businesses are rushing to capitalize on the festive season by making some exclusive promo offers, as well as offering the customers some great bonuses. And the gambling industry is certainly participating in this Christmas-inspired trend – the world’s leading online casinos are “decking” their flashy websites with […]
For a poker player, it’s crucial to know which hands are strong and which ones aren’t. There is always a choice between keeping cards which offer you good odds of getting a relatively weak hand and reaching for the top; i.e., aiming for the Royal Flush! To become an outstanding player, you don’t just need […]
It wasn’t until the mid-70s that the gambling industry had any real impact upon a certain innovative gaming device: the video poker machine! The gaming commotion it entailed among novice-hungry players remains the most hectic and memorable in the history of gambling so far, even surpassing the introduction of online video poker in 1994. Nowadays, […]
Gambling has come a long and complicated way to becoming nearly the brightest and largest gaming sector worldwide. No matter how tremendous the evolution behind gambling is, regarding both mental and technological aspects, it would still be more appropriate to view it as an ever-evolving and changing sphere. Gambling is viewed in colossally diverse ways […]
This historic poker variation can be traced back as early as the 12th century; indeed, it actually precedes all existing card games. It is also considered by many to be the predecessor of poker itself! Before being given the name of red dog poker, this game was called in-between. Actually, it only gained its current […]
Japanese opposition and the lower house on July 20 have finally shaken hands on the legalization of gambling resorts! The long-awaited bill, which had been under consideration for over 2 years, was eventually enacted on July 20; finally marking the end of a serious disagreement between the cabinet of Prime Minister of Japan and the […]